Erik Erikson lived out one of his most famous concepts through

A) his rejection of an important father figure (Freud) .
B) the failure to earn an academic degree.
C) several identity crises.
D) his refusal to sign a loyalty oath.

Erik Erikson is most well-known for his theory of psychosocial development, which includes eight stages of development that individuals go through from infancy to old age. One of the most important aspects of his theory is the idea of identity crisis, which involves an individual questioning and exploring their sense of self and purpose in life. Erikson himself went through several identity crises throughout his life, including struggling with his own cultural identity as a Danish Jew raised in Germany, as well as dealing with feelings of inadequacy and insecurity due to his lack of formal education.