Whose theory of psychosocial development places the greatest emphasis on the ego?
A) Erik Erikson
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Abraham Maslow
D) Jean Piaget

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Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development focuses on the development of the ego or self as it interacts and grows within the context of society and social relationships. Unlike Freud, who emphasized the id, Erikson saw the ego as playing a central role in navigating the eight stages of development from infancy to adulthood.

Whose Theory of Psychosocial Development Places the Greatest Emphasis on the Ego