According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, development is
A) the result of a natural unfolding of biological plans.
B) determined by the resolution of conflicts between one's biological drives and society's standards of right and wrong.
C) the result of children's attempts to understand their worlds.
D) determined by children's resolution of psychological and social crises.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development proposes that individuals progress through a series of eight stages, each characterized by a psychological and social crisis that must be resolved for healthy development to occur. Therefore, development is determined by children's resolution of psychological and social crises. Choice A is incorrect because Erikson's theory encompasses both biological and social factors. Choice B is partly correct, but it oversimplifies the role of society in development by reducing it to a set of standards. Choice C is incorrect because while children's attempts to understand their worlds are an important aspect of development, they do not capture the full range of factors that Erikson's theory takes into account.

According to Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development, Development Is