Which of the Following Is a Common Criticism of Erikson's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common criticism of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

• A)The theory focuses excessively on the period from infancy to adolescence.
• B)The theory focuses on the life patterns of women more than men.
• C)Its vagueness makes the theory difficult to challenge or confirm.
• D)It makes a number of specific predictions that have not been supported by research data.

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