Multiple choice

Who is the Father of Psychosocial Development?

  1. Albert Ellis

  2. Alfred Binet

  3. Erick Erickson

  4. Jean Piaget

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Erik Erikson is known as the Father of Psychosocial Development theory. He proposed 8 stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan, each characterized by a specific conflict or crisis that must be resolved. Unlike Freud who focused on childhood, Erikson emphasized development continues throughout life, including old age.