Erik Erikson Thought That Personality Development

question 135

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson thought that personality development

• A) continues throughout life.
• B) is essentially complete by the onset of puberty.
• C) continues until an acceptable identity is established.
• D) is essentially complete by the age of five years.

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