Why Do Some Researchers Believe That Marcia's Paradigm Is Not

Multiple Choice

Why do some researchers believe that Marcia's paradigm is not an accurate conceptualisation of Erikson's epigenetic framework?

A) because it does not describe the evolving nature of identity in childhood
B) because it does not describe the evolving nature of identity in adulthood
C) because the stages are not continuous and do not continue to build upon the previous stage
D) none of these answers is correct because Marcia's paradigm is an accurate conceptualisation of Erikson's epigenetic framework