In Erikson's psychosocial theory,
A) outcomes of earlier stages influence how well children deal with the challenges of later stages.
B) each stage is self-contained and has no influence on other stages.
C) physical aspects of development are more important than social aspects of development.
D) the same challenges are faced over and over again in each stage.

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Erikson's theory emphasizes that each stage builds upon the earlier stages and that outcomes of earlier stages influence how well individuals will deal with the challenges of later stages. Thus, the development of individuals is seen as a continuous process that is influenced by both internal factors such as genetics and external factors such as social experiences.

In Erikson's Psychosocial Theory