How would Erikson reply to the statement, "A midlife crisis is a normal part of the human life cycle" ?

a. He would agree.
b. He would disagree and point out that there is no “normal” progression of human development.
c. He would disagree and point out that “crises” are not a normal part of human development.
d. He would say nothing since he focused on development between birth and adolescence.


Ans: a. He would agree.

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