Chapter 01: History, Theories, and Methods

Erikson’s theory, like Freud’s, focuses on the development of the emotional life and psychological traits, but Erikson focuses on social relationships rather than sexual or aggressive instincts. Therefore, Erikson speaks of psychosocial development rather than of psychosexual development. Furthermore, Erikson places greater emphasis on the ego, or the sense of self. Erikson (1963) extended ... ................
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