Erikson’s theory is based on the assumption that
A. development is driven by personal choices, independent of the actions of parents and others.
B. life is full of disasters and the challenge we face is to suffer through without giving up.
C. each person faces a set of predictable life-changing challenges at various stages of life.
D. most of the social behaviors we learn are acquired by watching other people behave socially.
Ans: C. each person faces a set of predictable life-changing challenges at various stages of life.
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