Evan is a slow learner who is in the fifth grade. He has been attending remedial classes where he receives training to retain and recall information better. His teachers have reassured his parents that the cumulative effect of these remedial classes take some time and is not visible instantly. Despite this knowledge, Evan’s father often chastises him for his mediocre marks and compares him unfavorably to his peers. Evan’s father’s approach to his academic performance is likely to lead to a _____ in Evan.

Inferiority complex is the lack of the self-esteem which is felt by an individual in himself/herself. It is the feeling of uncertainty or doubt upon own capabilities and the feeling of failure and not measuring and reaching up to the standard set by the society.

Hence, Evan's father chastising Evan about his marks is leading a inferiority in Evan own self-esteem.