Which of the following is true of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
A) It states that if children receive too little or too much gratification in any of the developmental stages, they are at risk of fixation.
B) It states that the critical theme of infancy is initiative versus guilt.
C) It ignores the influence of society on the developing personality of children.
D) It states that each developmental stage requires the balancing of a positive trait and a corresponding negative one.

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Erikson's theory emphasizes the importance of balancing positive and negative traits at each stage of psychosocial development, suggesting that healthy development involves navigating these opposing outcomes successfully.

Which of the Following Is True of Erik Erikson's Theory