Erik Erikson's Developmental Stages Are Organized Around Potential Turning Points

question 44

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson's developmental stages are organized around potential turning points called ​

• A)fixation points.
• B)psychosocial crises.
• C)developmental tasks.
• D)psychosexual crises.

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Social-Psychological Process

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