According to Erikson, if the basic conflict of a given stage is not resolved satisfactorily,
A) development at the next stage will be adversely affected.
B) one will be permanently damaged regardless of future experiences.
C) one will revert to the previous stage.
D) one will not enter the next stage.

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Erikson believed that the resolution of conflicts in each stage of development is essential for healthy psychosocial development. If a conflict is not resolved satisfactorily, this can lead to difficulties in resolving conflicts in future stages, potentially causing developmental delays or issues. However, it is not believed that one will be permanently damaged or revert to a previous stage if a conflict is not resolved satisfactorily.

According to Erikson, If the Basic Conflict of a Given