Erikson's Theory Is Based on the Assumption That

question 130

Multiple Choice

Erikson's theory is based on the assumption that

• A) development is driven by personal choices,independent of the actions of parents and others.
• B) life is full of disasters and the challenge we face is to suffer through without giving up.
• C) each person faces a set of predictable life-changing challenges at various stages of life.
• D) most of the social behaviors we learn are acquired by watching other people behave socially.

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Definitions:

Intimate Knowledge

A deep understanding or familiarity with someone or something, often gained through personal experience or close observation.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and fixed ideas or perceptions about a particular group of people or things.

Probabilities

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Assigned Gender

The gender a person is designated at birth, often based on biological anatomy, before their personal gender identity is known.