A Major Distinction Between Freud's and Erikson's Views of Development

question 148

Multiple Choice

A major distinction between Freud's and Erikson's views of development is that Erikson

• A)emphasized female development,whereas Freud emphasized male development.
• B)viewed development as a lifelong process,whereas Freud emphasized early experiences.
• C)focused on unconscious processes,whereas Freud emphasized conscious processes.
• D)emphasized biological factors,whereas Freud emphasized cultural factors.

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

a type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards for reinforcement or punishment to decrease a behavior.

Immediate Reinforcers

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