Erikson's belief that the ego develops in a sequence,with each stage emerging from and being built upon a previous stage,illustrates the concept of
A)pseudospecies.
B)embryological imperative.
C)epigenetic principle.
D)psychic energy.

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Erikson's epigenetic principle proposes that personality development occurs in a series of stages, with each stage building on the outcomes of the previous stage. This sequence of development is similar to the way in which an embryo develops from a fertilized egg, hence the term "epigenetic." Therefore, the best choice is C, epigenetic principle.

Erikson's Belief That the Ego Develops in a Sequence,with Each