What Did Erik Erikson Believe Is the Key Issue in Middle

question 70

Multiple Choice

What did Erik Erikson believe is the key issue in middle age?

• A)the development of intimacy and relationship maintenance
• B)introspection regarding future goals
• C)passing something of value on to younger generations
• D)dealing with the competing demands of work and family

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health provider, involving a variety of techniques designed to improve the mental health of a client, or to improve group relationships (as in family therapy).

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought to improve emotional well-being and behavior.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.