Erikson's notion of developmental crises can be defined as a
A)concern with parental control and self-determination.
B)conflict between a positive and an unhealthy alternative.
C)conflict between physical growth and cognitive growth.
D)puzzle that may assist a person's cognitive development.

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Erikson's developmental crises refer to conflicts that arise at each stage of development, requiring individuals to resolve them in a healthy manner in order to progress to the next stage. These crises involve a choice between a positive outcome and an unhealthy alternative, such as the conflict between trust vs. mistrust in infancy or intimacy vs. isolation during young adulthood. The other options are not accurate descriptions of Erikson's theory.

Erikson's Notion of Developmental Crises Can Be Defined as a