How Does Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Differ from Freud's Psychosexual Theory

question 26

Multiple Choice

How does Erikson's psychosocial theory differ from Freud's psychosexual theory?

• A) Erikson's psychosocial theory places greater emphasis on the id.
• B) Erikson's psychosocial theory increases the emphasis on intrapsychic conflict.
• C) Erikson's psychosocial theory focuses extensively on genetic explanations of early child behaviour.
• D) Erikson's psychosocial theory emphasizes social relationships more than sexual ones.

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