Question

Erikson viewed Freud's formulation of stages as incomplete in at least four ways. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

1) Lack of emphasis on social and cultural factors
2) Overemphasis on sexual and aggressive instincts
3) Neglect of the role of the ego
4) Failure to address the importance of early childhood experiences

Answer 1

Erikson critiqued Freud's theory for lacking emphasis on social factors and the role of the ego, and for overstressing sexual instincts. However, he agreed with Freud on the importance of early childhood experiences.

Step-by-step explanation:

Erik Erikson viewed Freud's formulation of stages as incomplete and critiqued it in several ways. According to Erikson, Freud's theory had a lack of emphasis on social and cultural factors, an overemphasis on sexual and aggressive instincts, and a neglect of the role of the ego.

However, the statement that Erikson thought Freud failed to address the importance of early childhood experiences is incorrect. In fact, both psychologists recognized the significant impact of early childhood on personality development.

Thus, the answer is that the fourth option is NOT one of the critiques Erikson had of Freud's stages of development.