What Is the General View of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of Development

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the general view of Erikson's psychosocial theory of development?

• A) It assists in our understanding of childhood behaviour but ignores the aging process.
• B) It provides a framework for the importance of human consciousness and choice.
• C) It is in conflict with all contemporary empirical evidence.
• D) It is less appealing than Freud's theory because Erikson's theory portrays people as prisoners of their psyche.

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