Erikson extended Freud's theory by placing greater emphasis on the _____ than on the _____.
A) id; ego
B) ego; id
C) superego; ego
D) unconscious; id

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Erikson placed greater emphasis on the ego than on the id, extending Freud's theory to include the importance of ego development in each of his eight stages of psychosocial development. While Freud focused heavily on the unconscious drives and instincts of the id, Erikson believed that the individual's ability to navigate and resolve conflicts between their inner drives and external demands was critical to healthy development.

Erikson Extended Freud's Theory by Placing Greater Emphasis on the _____