Erikson and Freud agreed that the main task of middle childhood is to

A) acquire cognitive and social skills.
B) develop a relationship of trust with a caregiver.
C) resolve conflict over sexuality.
D) develop a sense of autonomy instead of shame and doubt.

Erikson and Freud both emphasized the importance of middle childhood as a period for acquiring cognitive and social skills. Erikson referred to this stage as the industry vs. inferiority stage, where children focus on learning to be competent and productive in their world, which aligns with acquiring cognitive and social skills. Freud's focus was more on the psychosexual stages, but he also acknowledged the importance of this period for skill acquisition, albeit with different terminology and theoretical underpinnings.