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What is the term Erikson used to describe the crisis every adult experiences?
What is the term Erikson used to describe the crisis every adult experiences?
In the context of adult relationships, what does 'social convoy' refer to?
In the context of adult relationships, what does 'social convoy' refer to?
How does the text describe the need for intimacy in adults?
How does the text describe the need for intimacy in adults?
What distinguishes how some adults regulate closeness and reciprocity according to the text?
What distinguishes how some adults regulate closeness and reciprocity according to the text?
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In Erikson's theory, what does 'intimacy versus isolation' primarily focus on?
In Erikson's theory, what does 'intimacy versus isolation' primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
Adult Development
- Erikson's term for the crisis every adult experiences is intimacy versus isolation.
Social Relationships
- A social convoy refers to a group of people who provide support and companionship throughout an adult's life.
- Intimacy in adults is described as a need, emphasizing its importance for emotional well-being.
Attachment and Intimacy
- Some adults regulate closeness and reciprocity through secure, anxious, or avoidant attachment styles.
- Secure adults balance intimacy and independence, while anxious individuals crave closeness and avoidant individuals prioritize independence.
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Test your knowledge on Erikson's theory of intimacy versus isolation, which explores how adults seek connections with others and regulate closeness in relationships. Learn about the dynamics of intimacy and the importance of social relationships in adulthood.
