Which of the Following Is a Valid Statement of a Difference

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid statement of a difference between Erikson's stage theory and Loevinger's stage theory of development?

• A) Loevinger thinks movement to the next stage occurs only when the previous stage has been mastered; Erikson thinks stage movement occurs when social or biological circumstances force new issues.
• B) Erikson thinks movement to the next stage occurs only when the previous stage has been mastered; Loevinger thinks stage movement occurs when social or biological circumstances force new issues.
• C) Loevinger's stages are age-linked, while Erikson's are not.
• D) Loevinger assumes that all adults move through all stages, while Erikson does not.

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Definitions:

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, reflecting the value of all goods and services produced by an economy in a given year at constant prices.

Short Run

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Cumulative interest in goods and services within an economic structure, evaluated at a particular comprehensive price level over a specific duration.

Short Run

A timeframe in which a company has at least one input that remains constant and is unable to be altered.