This question has more than one correct answer. Although Erikson’s
theory of identity development is highly regarded, the following
shortcomings have been revealed in his theoretical assumptions:

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This question has more than one correct answer. Although Erikson’s 
theory of identity development is highly regarded, the following 
shortcomings have been revealed in his theoretical assumptions:

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the use of the term crisis or identity crisis may create the impression 
of the process of identity development as an intense traumatic 
experience, while for most adolescents it is not a traumatic experience 
at all.

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Erikson’s view that identity development occurs early in adolescence is 
optimistic, since most adolescents experience it much later.

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adolescents do not form their identity simultaneously in all areas as has been implied by Erikson.

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