According to Erik Erikson,who Is MOST Likely to Suffer from Loneliness

question 77

Multiple Choice

According to Erik Erikson,who is MOST likely to suffer from loneliness?

• A) an emerging adult who just entered a romantic relationship
• B) an emerging adult who has had a best friend for 10 years
• C) an emerging adult who has recently gotten divorced
• D) an emerging adult who has dated the same person for 2 years

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Definitions:

Long-Term Romantic Partners

Individuals involved in a sustained romantic relationship characterized by emotional and often legal ties.

Empty Nest

A phase in parents' lives when their children have grown up and left home to pursue their own lives, often leading to feelings of loneliness or loss.

Unemployment

The condition of being without a job despite being willing and able to work, often measured as a percentage of the labor force.

Clinically Depressed

Refers to a person diagnosed with major depression, characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli.