Erikson Built on Freud's Ideas and Took Them in a New

question 48

Multiple Choice

Erikson built on Freud's ideas and took them in a new direction, stressing the psychosocial aspects of development and:​  

• A)assuming that psychosexual and psychosocial growth occur separately. 
• B)carrying his own developmental theory to the end of a person's life. 
• C)Understanding crises need not be resolved at each stage. 
• D)that the id is the life force of human development.

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Definitions:

Middle Adulthood

A developmental stage in human life, usually occurring from ages 40 to 65, characterized by stability, maturity, and responsibility.

Generativity

A stage in adult development characterized by the desire to contribute to the well-being and guidance of younger generations.

Stagnation

A period of minimal growth, development, or progression, often associated with feelings of being stuck.

Identity Development

The formation of a distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity in a particular stage of life in which various factors contribute to one's sense of self.