Erikson Talked About People Encountering Crises in Personality Development

question 23

Multiple Choice

Erikson talked about people encountering crises in personality development. Which of the following is correct about his description of a crisis?

• A) How we resolve the crisis determines the direction our personality develops.
• B) A crisis interrupts the natural development of personality until it is resolved.
• C) People face an unlimited number of potential crises as they pass through personality development.
• D) Crises usually don't occur until after age five.

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