Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Genuine Contribution of Erikson's

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects a genuine contribution of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

• A)He recognized that psychosocial development is essentially a lifelong process.
• B)He recognized that psychosocial development is dependent on nature and not on nurture.
• C)He recognized that psychosocial development is usually complete by early childhood.
• D)He recognized that psychosocial development is usually complete by early adolescence.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference between two stimuli required for detection 50 percent of the time. We experience the difference threshold as a just noticeable difference (or jnd).

Two Stimuli

Two stimuli refer to a pair of distinct sensory inputs that can be presented simultaneously or sequentially to investigate responses or interactions within perceptual and cognitive processes.

Detection

The process of identifying the presence of a particular substance, condition, or entity using specific methods or instruments.

Perceptual Set

A psychological predisposition to perceive something in a particular way based on expectations, experiences, and context.