Which of the Following Is a Contribution of John Bowlby

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a contribution of John Bowlby in the context of human development?

• A) He proposed the stages of dying commonly experienced by terminally ill patients.
• B) He modified Jacobs' theory of grief based on personal anecdotes.
• C) He proposed a stage theory of grief for coping with bereavement.
• D) He suggested three developmental tasks in late adulthood based on Erikson's psychosocial theory.

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Definitions:

Ego Integrity

The final stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, where one reflects on their life and can feel a sense of fulfillment or despair.

Despair

An intense feeling of hopelessness and inadequacy, often associated with major life disappointments or existential crises.

Sexual Desires

The natural or emotional urge that leads to sexual interest or attraction towards others.

Empty-nest Syndrome

A feeling of loneliness or depression that may occur among parents after their children have grown up and left home.