How Would Erik Erikson Respond to the Statement, "A Midlife

question 85

Multiple Choice

How would Erik Erikson respond to the statement, "A midlife crisis is a normal part of the human life-cycle"?

• A) He would agree.
• B) He would disagree and point out that there is no "normal" progression of human development.
• C) He would disagree and point out that "crises" are not a normal part of human development.
• D) He would say nothing since he focused on development between birth and adolescence.

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Definitions:

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