According to Erikson's Theory of Development

question 98

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson's theory of development:

• A) most of the important challenges occur prior to puberty
• B) once adulthood is reached, the important issue is how to maintain the cognitive and social gains you have made to that point
• C) important cognitive and social changes occur across the entire life span
• D) development can best be thought of as a continuous process rather than something that proceeds in stages

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Definitions:

Sierra Nevada

A mountain range in the Western United States, known for its striking landscapes, ski resorts, and hiking trails.

Orogeny

The geological process of mountain formation, especially by the folding and faulting of the Earth's crust.

Tectonic Activity

The movement and interaction of the Earth's lithospheric plates, causing phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of mountain ranges.

Microcontinent

A relatively small fragment of a continental plate that has been isolated due to tectonic processes.