Question

Which among the following theorists developed the 'psychosocial theory of development'?

• A. Betty Swanson
• B. Crandall Knoll
• C. Erik Erikson
• D. D. Firebaugh

Hint:

Erik Erikson expanded Freud's ideas by emphasizing social and psychological development across the entire lifespan.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
The psychosocial theory of development explains how social interaction and psychological factors influence human personality development throughout life.

Step 1: Identify the psychologist associated with psychosocial development. The psychosocial theory of development was developed by: \[ \text{Erik Erikson} \] a famous developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst.

Step 2: Understand the main idea of the theory. Erikson believed that human development occurs through: \[ 8 \text{ psychosocial stages} \] from infancy to old age. Each stage involves a conflict or challenge that influences personality growth.

Step 3: Examples of psychosocial stages. Some important stages include:
• Trust vs Mistrust
• Autonomy vs Shame
• Identity vs Role Confusion
• Integrity vs Despair Successful resolution of each stage leads to healthy personality development.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options.
• Betty Swanson -- Incorrect
• Crandall Knoll -- Incorrect
• Erik Erikson -- Correct
• D. Firebaugh -- Incorrect

Step 5: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Erik Erikson}} \]