Inadequate resolution of the stage would result in a lack of self-confidence and a feeling of failure:
a. competence vs. inferiority
b. autonomy vs. self-doubt
c. trust vs. mistrust
d. identity vs. role confusion e. generativity vs. stagnation

In Competence vs. Inferiority, it is the stage wherein a person would likely experience emotional problems like lack of self-confidence and a feeling of failure. In addition, the principles explain that children would most likely feel inferior when they continuously learn to be competent.