How can Erikson's theory be remembered according to the hints?

• A. E. Erikson contains 8 letters—8 stages
• B. There are only 4 stages in Erikson's theory
• C. Erikson's theory is not organized into stages
• D. The stages are not related to emotional development

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how a simple memory cue can help you recall how many stages Erikson described. The hint uses the letters in the name “E. Erikson” to cue the number of stages—eight letters, eight stages. So you remember there are eight psychosocial stages spanning from infancy to old age, each with its own central conflict, from trust versus mistrust early on to integrity versus despair in later years. That direct link between the name’s letter count and the number of stages makes the cue reliable and easy to apply. The other statements don’t fit because Erikson’s theory is indeed organized into eight stages, and those stages revolve around social and emotional development across the lifespan.