This man stated that every living thing develops through a predetermined unfolding of their personalities, a statement known as the epigenetic principle.
This man stated that every living thing develops through a predetermined unfolding of their personalities, a statement known as the epigenetic principle. He studied the children of Yurok Native Americans with Alfred Kroeber, which led to his work Childhood and Society. He outlined a series of internal conflicts including "industry vs. inferiority" and "trust vs. mistrust" in his most famous theory. For 10 points, name this psychologist who coined the phrase "identity crisis" and theorized the eight stages of psychosocial development.
This man stated that every living thing develops through a predetermined unfolding of their personalities, a statement known as the epigenetic principle.
Erik Erikson