Question

erik eriksons theory explains:
○ why rhesus monkeys preferred terry cloth maternal stand - ins versus the maternal stand - ins that provided food.
○ how human sexual desire is linked to the development of a personality.
○ when human moral development begins in an individual.
○ how the actions of society help shape personalities throughout the eight basic stages of life.

Explanation:

Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory posits eight life - stage crises where society and social interactions play a role in shaping personality. The first option is related to Harlow's monkey experiments, the second is more related to Freud's ideas, and the third is related to Kohlberg's moral development theory. Erikson's theory focuses on the impact of society on personality development across eight life stages.

Answer:

How the actions of society help shape personalities throughout the eight basic stages of life.