Describe the Types of Relationships That Erikson Connects to the Stage

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Essay

Describe the types of relationships that Erikson connects to the stage of intimacy vs.isolation.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it is a consequence that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued due to its ability to purchase food.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response or increases the likelihood that it will happen again.

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are inherently rewarding and satisfy biological needs, used in behavioral conditioning to reinforce desired behaviors.