Why Did Erikson Emphasize That It's Important to Study the Development

question 98

Multiple Choice

Why did Erikson emphasize that it's important to study the development that occurs in adulthood and old age?

• A)Many important developments occur in young adulthood and old age as individuals face new kinds of challenges.
• B)The same types of changes occur across all domains as at earlier ages.
• C)Development is continuous and linear across all domains during this time.
• D)Individuals continue to face the same types of challenges as earlier in life.

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Definitions:

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