Which of the Following Is the Primary Thrust of the Psychosocial

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary thrust of the psychosocial theory of development?

• A) There are five different stages of psychosexual growth, each of which contributes to our adult personality.
• B) At each of eight different stages, people encounter a unique crisis that must be resolved for development to proceed normally.
• C) Development is a dynamic process of interaction with our environment, where unskilled children are guided by more skilled adults.
• D) There are four stages of cognitive development, and at each stage a child becomes more capable of understanding and utilizing symbolic thought.

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