Regarding psychosocial development and the resolution of the psychosocial dilemmas, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)A psychosocial dilemma is a conflict between personal impulses and the social world.
B)Knowing about the psychosocial dilemmas may allow you to anticipate typical trouble spots in your own life.
C)Knowing about the psychosocial dilemmas may help you to be better prepared to understand the problems and feelings of friends and relatives at various points in the life cycle.
D)A string of "successes" in life tends to make us weak, while dealing with unfavorable outcomes makes us stronger and better able to deal with later crises.

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The statement in D is false because it misrepresents the concept of psychosocial development. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, successfully resolving the crises at each stage of development leads to the acquisition of virtues and strengths, not weaknesses. Therefore, a string of "successes" or effectively resolving psychosocial dilemmas tends to make individuals stronger and better equipped to handle future challenges, not weaker.

Regarding Psychosocial Development and the Resolution of the Psychosocial Dilemmas