Question

Erik Erikson’s theory explains:

1. why Rhesus Monkeys preferred terry cloth maternal stand-ins versus the maternal stand-ins that provided food.
2. how human sexual desire is linked to the development of a personality.
3. when human moral development begins in an individual.
4. how the actions of society help shape personalities throughout the eight basic stages of life.

Answer 1

Erik Erikson's theory explains how the actions of society help shape personalities throughout the eight basic stages of life.

Step-by-step explanation:

Erikson is of the view that personality of a person developed in a series of stages. He was interested in understanding how social interaction and relationships plays a big role in the development and growth of human beings. According to him people experience conflict in the course of life, if they successfully deal with the conflict they emerge with psychological strength, which serves as a turning point in their development.