h at different stages of life (i.e., infancy, adolescence, maturity). If the individual is able to accomplish these tasks, they move on to the next stage of development in a healthy manner. Failure to achieve the task or goals of each stage limits development. For example, the goal of adolescence is forming a healthy sense of identity. Failure to achieve this leads to role confusion. These stages of development are important for therapist using a psychodynamic approach because they outline the emotiona
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