Erikson's Stage of School Age Children

The school-age child (ages 6 to 12 years) experiences significant cognitive, physical, and social development. During this stage, children start developing critical thinking skills, a greater sense of industry, and an increased ability to understand the perspectives of others.

In this context, fill in the blank: According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the primary task during the school-age years is to develop a sense of __________, where children feel competent and able to achieve their goals while comparing themselves to peers.