Question

Madison has a job, a cat named Morris, and 32 candles on her birthday cake. She is worried about finding the right man. She frequently spends nights alone and knows she is not getting any younger. According to Erik Erikson, Madison is in the stage of development called _____ versus isolation.

Answer 1

Answer: Intimacy

Explanation:

Intimacy vs isolation stage is the level of Erickson's development theory which defines about complexity and doubt a person faces to develop intimate and affectionate relationship with others.

If a person successfully create a loving relation then it is considered as intimacy otherwise failure in not able to form intimate relation leads to isolation where he/she can feel lonely.

According to the question, Madison is at intimacy vs isolation stage.She is in dilemma about finding a loving partner for herself at age of 32 otherwise she might end up having isolated life.