A 30-year-old woman tells a friend she does not want to marry because she fears losing her freedom and independence. In Erikson’s terms, which psychosocial task is she struggling with?
Correct answer B. Intimacy vs. isolation
Explanation
Erikson's sixth stage, intimacy versus isolation, belongs to young adulthood. The task is to form close, committed relationships without fearing a loss of identity; failure leads to isolation.
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