A researcher finds that many teenagers explore different identities, such as trying out new friendship groups and career ideas. She also finds that some adults in their forties go back to exploring new careers and relationships.
Explain one strength and one weakness of Erikson's (1959) theory of identity development. Use the information above in your answer.
52 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 7.1 The self, covering 7.1.1 Self and self-concept, 7.1.2 Identity and free will, 7.1.3 Humanistic Theory of Self, 7.1.4 Internal and external influences on the self, 7.1.5 Measuring personality, and 7.1.6 Trait theory of personality. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.