Industry versus Inferiority refers to a conflict in middle childhood centered around lack of support for industrious behavior , which can result in feelings of inferiority. It is the fourth stage of psychosocial development in Erikson's theory , occurring in middle childhood. Mastery of tasks leads to a sense of industry, whereas failure produces feelings of inferiority .
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