According to Erikson, the Stage of Intimacy Versus Isolation _____

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, the stage of intimacy versus isolation _____.

• A) is followed by the search for identity
• B) is characterized by a need for generativity
• C) reflects the desire to share one's life with someone else
• D) occurs only if one avoids stagnation

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Definitions:

Reflected Appraisal

A process by which individuals form perceptions of themselves based on how they believe others view them.

Self-esteem

Refers to a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

Diathesis-stress Model

An approach in psychology that attributes conduct to an innate vulnerability compounded by stressors encountered in one’s life experiences.