Q: Why is Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development important? A: Its importance lies in the fact that it provides a holistic view of development throughout the entire lifespan. It also stresses on ...
Erik Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory (1950, 1968) was a response to Freud's reductionistic views of the human personality. For Erikson, all people have an essence, including the sexuality ...