According to Erikson, if the basic conflict of a given stage is not resolved satisfactorily, the individual
A) will acquire the unhealthy basic attitude associated with the stage, which will adversely affect development at the next stage.
B) will be permanently damaged regardless of future experiences.
C) will not enter the next stage.
D) will be fixated at that stage.

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Erikson's theory suggests that failure to resolve a conflict at a stage results in difficulties in future stages, as each stage builds upon the previous one. However, it does not imply permanent damage, prevention of progression to the next stage, or fixation at that stage in the same way Freud's theory might.

According to Erikson, If the Basic Conflict of a Given