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As you describe Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development, please allow my ideas to supplement your knowledge of each stage as you also identify and analyze a television, character for each stage of the theory.

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First, since Stage 1 involves Basic Trust vs. Mistrust and how developing trust is a primary job for the ego, you might use Simon Cowell from American Idol to demonstrate your claim. Because he ...

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