Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development has been ...

[sjones]

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development has been criticized for which of the following reasons?
 
  a. His ideas were based largely on his personal experiences rather than on systematic research.
  b. His ideas are mostly applicable to Western societies and cultures.
  c. His ideas are more applicable to the psychosocial development of males than females.
  d. All of the above.

Question 2

Erikson's theory holds that adolescents create an identity for themselves by actively exploring alternative beliefs, career options, and interpersonal relationships, and then making a choice. This contention appears to be
 
  a. an accurate description of identity formation in certain societies.
  b. an accurate description of identity formation in virtually all societies.
  c. accurate only for the career option part of identity formation.
  d. basically inaccurate.

[Melissahxx]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A