Erikson's View Is Distinct from Freudian Theory in That He

question 88

Multiple Choice

Erikson's view is distinct from Freudian theory in that he believed psychological development

• A) occurs primarily in early childhood.
• B) continues to change throughout the life span.
• C) depends on the resolution of the Oedipal complex.
• D) involves the investment of the libido at each stage.

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