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Which of the following activities demonstrates that a school-age child is working toward a healthy achievement of Erikson's Developmental task of industry?
A: The child brings home completed school work to show parents
B: The child prefers to watch cartoons on TV rather than practicing the piano
C: The child depends on older siblings to tell him what to wear to school
D: The child refuses to play by the rules of a board game.
What is A: The child brings home completed school work to show parents
School-age children are working on developing a sense of industry, which becomes inferiority when the child does not achieve the tasks. School age children are proud of their academic achievements. While it may be easier to watch TV or let others help decide what to wear, those activities do not demonstrate industry. Following the rules helps the child develop feelings of accomplishment and acheivement.