Which of the following is a key criticism of Erikson's theory of personality development?
A. He is pessimistic regarding one's ability to overcome problems that have their roots in early childhood experiences.
B. He portrays adulthood as a period of little growth and change.
C. His theory is rather vague and difficult to test.
D. His theory focuses too strongly on formal operations in thinking.
Answer: C
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