Erik Erikson lived out one of his most famous concepts through:
A) his rejection of an important father figure-Freud.
B) the failure to earn an academic degree.
C) several identity crises.
D) his refusal to sign an oath of loyalty to the field of medicine.

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Erik Erikson's concept of identity crisis is one of his most famous contributions to psychology. He believed that throughout life, individuals face various identity crises that can either be resolved or cause confusion and distress. Erikson himself went through several identity crises, including his own cultural identity as a Jew and being adopted by a stepfather.

Erik Erikson Lived Out One of His Most Famous Concepts