Erikson's Theory Was Based on Case Studies

question 271

Multiple Choice

Erikson's theory was based on case studies. This means that the theory was based on:

• A)questionnaires completed by large samples of participants.
• B)extensive observations of people in their everyday environments.
• C)intensive studies of individuals or small groups of people.
• D)laboratory studies involving the manipulation of variables.

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