One of the Differences Between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson

question 20

Multiple Choice

One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that

• A) Freud underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining the life-span development of an individual.
• B) Erikson believed that development lasted only until the age of 20.
• C) Erikson emphasized the importance of both early and later experiences.
• D) Erikson overemphasized the role of sexuality in the life-span development of an individual.

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