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Briefly Explain Erikson’s psychosocial theory in a few sentences

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Erikson's psychosocial theory suggests that your ego identity develops throughout your entire life during eight specific stages :

Infancy – Basic trust versus mistrust. Toddler – Autonomy versus shame and doubt. Preschools age – Initiative versus guilt.

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