In the context of the stages of personality development,both Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson _____.

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Both Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson maintained the notion of fixation, which refers to becoming stuck at a particular stage of development due to unresolved conflicts. They also both believed in the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping personality. However, they differed in their theories about the nature of the conflicts at each stage (Freud believed they were sexual in nature, while Erikson saw them as social) and the time span of development (Freud focused on the first five or six years, while Erikson extended the stages throughout the lifespan).

In the Context of the Stages of Personality Development,both Sigmund