Which of the following descriptions about Erikson's stage of development is not true?
A) It represents a psychosocial crisis, or turning point, when individuals are faced with fulfilling their destinies.
B) It builds on the psychological outcomes of earlier stages.
C) It has a psychosocial task to be mastered before moving to the next stage.
D) Personal transformation demands an awareness of how you deal with developmental tasks currently with no connection to your past.

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Erikson's theory posits that each stage builds upon outcomes of previous stages, indicating that there is a connection to one's past in dealing with current developmental tasks. This contradicts option D, which suggests there is no connection to the past.

Which of the Following Descriptions About Erikson's Stage of Development