One of the Differences Between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson

question 12

Multiple Choice

One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

• A)Freud underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining the life-span development of an individual.
• B)Erikson believed that development lasted only until the age of 20.
• C)Erikson emphasized the importance of both early and later experiences.
• D)Erik Erikson overemphasized the role of sexuality in the life-span development of an individual.

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Definitions:

Operant

A term related to operant conditioning, a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Establishing

The process of founding or creating something firmly, such as rules, principles, or relationships, in a definitive manner.

Operant Conditioning

A system of learning where behavior modification is achieved through incentivization or disciplinary measures.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process first described by Ivan Pavlov, in which an organism comes to associate two stimuli, leading to a change in behavior.