Annie Is a 20-Year-Old Who Is in Erikson's Stage of Intimacy

question 39

Multiple Choice

Annie is a 20-year-old who is in Erikson's stage of intimacy vs. isolation. What are the possible outcomes of her resolution of the crisis that typifies this stage?

• A) She will gain the ability to plan for herself, or will live within the limits of others.
• B) She will learn to meet the demands of life, or will start to believe in her own inferiority.
• C) She will acquire a sense of self, or will become confused about her role in life.
• D) She will form meaningful relationships, or will become socially separate from others.

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Definitions:

Capitalist Societies

Societies organized around the principles of capitalism, where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Paid Work

Employment or tasks performed in exchange for compensation, including wages, salary, or other forms of payment.

Unpaid Work

Labor that is not rewarded with financial compensation, often including domestic chores, caregiving, and volunteer activities, crucial but undervalued in the economy.

Gendered Division of Labour

The allocation of different tasks, responsibilities, or jobs to men and women, typically based on societal norms and stereotypes rather than individual ability or preference.