In Erikson's Theory of Development, a Lack of Integrity Leads

question 34

Multiple Choice

In Erikson's theory of development, a lack of integrity leads to:

• A) despair.
• B) depondency.
• C) disgust.
• D) determination.

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Definitions:

Intimacy Versus Isolation

The sixth of Erikson’s eight stages of development. Adults seek someone with whom to share their lives in an enduring and self-sacrificing commitment. Without such commitment, they risk profound aloneness and isolation.

Big Five Traits

A model describing five major dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by altruism, trust, kindness, affection, and other prosocial behaviors.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often seen as a stage of personal development in adulthood.