The answer to this would be first come first serve
The answer to the first unknown in the problem is the "EGO" while in the second unknown in the problem is referring to "face-to-face discussions with". In modern psychoanalyst differ from the traditional Freudian psychoanalysis in such a way that they focus on the EGO as a motivating force of behavior and they favor face-to-face discussions with their patients.
A theory is a conclusion that is drawn from observations and experiments, but a law provides an explanation. this is the answer strictly because within science everything can be proven wrong nothing is set in stone
I believe the answer is: Role confusion
Identity vs role confusion occurs when and individual is at the period of time when he/she is trying to find what is the purpose of their life. People commonly reach this stage when we are transitioning from childhood (when our roles are fully determined by our parents) to adolescent.
I believe you are talking about Thomas Jefferson, but the people came together and he beat his opponent with votes.