The Core Conflict Identified by Erik Erikson for Early Adulthood

question 62

Multiple Choice

The core conflict identified by Erik Erikson for early adulthood was _____.

• A) intimacy versus isolation
• B) industry versus inferiority
• C) autonomy versus shame
• D) initiative versus guilt

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Definitions:

Neonate

A newborn child, especially one less than four weeks old, at the very beginning of life outside the uterus.

Embryo Stage

A period in prenatal development that spans from the second to the eighth week after conception, during which major body structures and organ systems begin to form.

Conception

The process of forming a notion, idea, or the beginning of something new.

Two Months

A period of time equivalent to approximately 60 to 61 days, often used to measure the duration of short-term projects or events.