Which of the Following Statements About Erik Erikson's View of Adult

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Erik Erikson's view of adult development is FALSE?

• A) Adults move through stages of development, each with somewhat different developmental tasks.
• B) Earlier life events set the stage for how later development will unfold.
• C) Developmental issues from earlier in life reappear from time to time in later stages of development.
• D) When major life circumstances change dramatically, we tend to ignore earlier developmental adaptations and strike out in bold new directions.

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