Which One of the Following Best Describes Erik Erikson's Theory

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

• A)A series of stages, each of which has a unique developmental task to be addressed
• B)A process of becoming increasingly self-confident through the years as one's competence improves
• C)A series of stages in which people develop increasingly sophisticated social skills
• D)A progression of increasingly abstract understandings of social situations

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Definitions:

Adult Learner

An individual engaged in the learning process who is beyond traditional college age and often has responsibilities such as work and family.

Informal Learning

Education that occurs outside the formal academic environment, such as learning through life experiences, work, and social interactions.

Workplace Learning

Acquiring knowledge or skills through experiences, practices, and activities within the work environment, often in a practical, job-related context.

Gagné

Refers to Robert M. Gagné, an American educational psychologist best known for his "Conditions of Learning" framework, which outlines how people learn skills.