According to Erikson, What Is the Effect of Our Early

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Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, what is the effect of our early experiences?

• A) They are easy to conquer under the right circumstances.
• B) They wield a continued influence on our future development.
• C) They exert very little influence on the person we become.
• D) They forecast future development only after we reach 6 to 8 years of age.

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