Alexandra Has Difficulty Forming Close Relationships with Others and Tends

question 2

Multiple Choice

Alexandra has difficulty forming close relationships with others and tends to compete rather than cooperate.According to Erikson,she has

• A) developed a sense of despair.
• B) developed a sense of isolation.
• C) failed to consolidate her relationships.
• D) developed a sense of intimacy.

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Definitions:

Big Five

The Big Five refers to five broad dimensions of personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests individual behavior, personal factors, and environmental influences all operate as interlocking determinants of each other.

Spotlight Effect

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others notice and evaluate our appearance, performance, and mistakes.

Defensive Self-Esteem

A form of self-esteem that is fragile and primarily focused on defending oneself from criticism and failure.