AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Erikson, early adulthood is characterized by a psychosocial crisis centering on establishing close, personal relationships with others. This is the stage of
A
generativity versus self-absorption.
B
intimacy versus isolation.
C
identity versus confusion.
D
integrity versus despair.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As young adults, we are motivated to explore personal relationships and our desire to form intimate relationships. In the sixth stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, young adulthood takes place between the ages of 18 and 40.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intimacy versus isolation is the sixth stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, which happens after the fifth stage of identity vs role confusion. This stage takes place during young adulthood between the ages of approximately 19 and 40.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Erik Erikson, a crisis is an existential challenge that people experience several times throughout their lives, and such experiences will influence people’s personality and identity development.

Detailed explanation-4: -Understanding Erikson’s 8 Stages of Development Toddler – Autonomy versus shame and doubt. Preschool-age – Initiative versus guilt. School-age – Industry versus inferiority. Adolescence – Identity versus identity confusion.

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