A nursing student is visiting a third-grade class to observe growth and development in action and does assessments on the children. The nursing student notes the third-grade children are learning to think logically and classify and relate objects and ideas. According to Erikson, what is the developmental stage the children are in?

Industry versus inferiority

Explanation:

Erik Erikson has given eight stages of psychosocial development, in which industry (competence) versus inferiority is the fourth stage. It occurs in childhood, between the age of five to twelve. In this stage, a child learns to do sums, read and write.

Industry versus inferiority: During this stage, a child starts performing progressively complex tasks and hence, they attempt to learn new skills. A Child being commended and encouraged by teachers and parents discover a feeling of competence or industry and belief in his or her abilities.

Example: the school going children attain pleasure from finishing homework and being acknowledged for accomplishments.