Erikson's Epigenetic Principle of Maturation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Erikson's epigenetic principle of maturation:

• A) concerns the time required for a child to grow or mature to become an adult.
• B) states that personality is determined entirely by genetics.
• C) asserts that development is determined by both biological and social factors.
• D) confirms that only social and environmental factors determine our personality.

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Definitions:

Sound

A logical argument that is both valid and based on accurate premises.

Valid

Pertaining to an argument or claim that is logically sound and holds under scrutiny.

Unsound

Refers to an argument that either has false premises or does not follow a logical structure, leading to an unreliable conclusion.

Disjunctive Syllogism

A type of deductive argument by elimination in which the premises present only two alternatives.