One of the major differences between Erikson's and Freud's approaches to human development involves Erikson's emphasis on
A) heredity.
B) sex differences.
C) the mind-body relationship.
D) development across the life span.

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Erikson's theory focuses on development across the entire lifespan, while Freud's theory primarily focuses on early childhood experiences and their impact on later development. Erikson also places a greater emphasis on social and cultural influences on development, while Freud's theory is more focused on biological and instinctual drives.

One of the Major Differences Between Erikson's and Freud's Approaches