Erikson's Model of the Stages of Human Growth and Development

question 19

Essay

Erikson's model of the stages of human growth and development contends that there is a crisis to be resolved.​ Define "crisis" and explain the crises of 2-3 developmental stages.

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Definitions:

Investment Model

Theory that uses three factors—satisfaction, alternatives, and investments—to explain why people stay with their long-term relationship partners.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not influence future decisions but often do.

Alternatives

Different options or choices available in any given situation or decision-making process.

Longitudinal Studies

Research methods that involve observations of the same subjects over a period, often years or decades, to determine long-term effects or trends.