When Nelson and Chin First Became Friends, Nelson Disclosed That

question 23

Essay

When Nelson and Chin first became friends, Nelson disclosed that he gets a little anxious occasionally. Now that they have known each other for a while, Nelson feels comfortable telling Chin that sometimes he feels so paralyzed by anxiety that he is unable to leave his house in the morning. Identify and explain the principle of self-disclosure Nelson and Chin are exhibiting.

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Definitions:

Crisis

To Erikson, the turning point faced at each developmental stage.

Cognitive Needs

Innate needs to know and to understand.

Innate Needs

Fundamental, inborn requirements essential for basic functioning and well-being.

Cognitive Needs

Basic desires and psychological requirements that drive an individual's thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual growth.