Which of the Following Best Describes Erik Erikson's Notion of Intimacy

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Erik Erikson's notion of intimacy?

• A)when an individual becomes cognizant of his or her private and public selves, blends them, and creates a shared self to present to another person within a relationship
• B)when the ego works in conjunction with the superego to satisfy the desires of the id in a socially acceptable way
• C)the uniting of one's newly formed identity with another person in an enduring, committed intimate relationship without submerging oneself
• D)when an individual develops the skills necessary for a relationship by modeling it after what he or she has observed from the environment

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Definitions:

Extra Effort

The additional energy, time, or resources expended beyond the usual or expected level to achieve a goal or improve performance.

Enactive Mastery

refers to gaining confidence in one's skills through successful experiences or actions, essentially learning by doing.

Self-efficacy

Refers to an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Experience Builds

The accumulation of knowledge or skill that comes from direct participation in events or activities over time.