Which of the Following Is a Key Criticism of Erikson's

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key criticism of Erikson's theory of personality development?

• A)He is pessimistic regarding one's ability to overcome problems that have their roots in early childhood experiences.
• B)He portrays adulthood as a period of little growth and change.
• C)His theory is rather vague and difficult to test.
• D)His theory focuses too strongly on formal operations in thinking.

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