Erik Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development Maintains That

question 260

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development maintains that:

• A)personality is determined by how childhood conflicts are resolved and is typically fixed by age 8.
• B)psychosocial development begins in early adulthood, when personal identity has stabilized.
• C)by middle adulthood psychosocial development is complete.
• D)psychosocial development continues throughout the lifespan, with each stage marked by a particular psychosocial conflict that can be resolved in a positive or negative way.

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Definitions:

Enjoyable

Providing pleasure or satisfaction; experiences or activities that are pleasant and pleasurable.

Social Interaction

The process by which people act and react in relation to others, forming the foundation of society and social structure.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

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Events or actions that happen without any apparent external cause or planning.