Within Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, each of the developmental stages is characterized by a particular challenge, or a _____.
A) conflict negotiation
B) developmental conflict
C) developmental crisis
D) resolution

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Erikson's theory uses the term "developmental crisis" to describe the challenges that individuals face in each stage of development. These crises arise from the tension between opposing forces, such as trust vs. mistrust in infancy or intimacy vs. isolation in young adulthood. Successfully resolving these crises requires balancing these opposing forces and developing a sense of competence and identity.

Within Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development, Each of the Developmental