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According to Erikson, if a conflict at one developmental stage cannot be resolved, then a person is more likely to:
 
  a. resolve it during the later stages.
  b. compensate for it at the next stage of development.
  c. find it difficult to adapt to later problems.
  d. overcome problems faster in later stages.

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Question 2

In the context of Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, identify a true statement about the personal conflicts in the developmental stages.
 
  a. The potential for these personal conflicts exists at birth.
  b. Each conflict or crisis can be overcome in one of two ways.
  c. The personal crises involve a shift in perspective.
  d. All of these are correct.

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Question 3

Erikson's epigenetic principle of maturation:
 
  a. concerns the time required for a child to grow or mature to become an adult.
  b. states that personality is determined entirely by genetics.
  c. asserts that development is determined by both biological and social factors.
  d. confirms that only social and environmental factors determine our personality.

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Question 4

Erikson used the term _____ to refer to the idea that human development is governed by a sequence of stages that depend on hereditary factors.
 
  a. functional autonomy of motives
  b. epigenetic principle of maturation
  c. expressive behavior
  d. primary-process thought

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Question 5

Erikson included all of the following in his theory of personality except:
 
  a. the eight stages of life.
  c. basic strengths.
  b. social and environmental forces.
  d. unconscious forces.

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