Erikson suggests that the failure of a person to adapt at one developmental stage:
A) dooms the person to failure at later stages.
B) can displace the person's true developing self.
C) can be corrected successfully at a later stage.
D) prevents the development of the superego.

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According to Erikson's theory, the failure to successfully navigate a developmental stage can be remedied through successful completion of later stages. In other words, individuals may have the opportunity to correct earlier maladaptive experiences at later stages in their lives.

Erikson Suggests That the Failure of a Person to Adapt