What was the main idea behind Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

A) An individual's personality develops throughout the lifespan.
B) An individual's personality is determined in childhood.
C) Individuals are either introverts or extroverts.
D) The Electra complex caused women to be neurotic.

Psychosocial Development

The theory that describes the psychological development of individuals through their interaction with their social environment.

Personality

The unique combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.

Lifespan

The maximum or typical length of time an organism, individual, or object is expected to live or last.