Question

Caitlin, age 25, has a good job as a financial analyst but she has few friends and has had no success in dating. She admits that being close to others is a problem for her. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, Caitlin is at a risk of reaching the state of:

A. shame and doubt.
B. stagnation.
C. guilt.
D. isolation.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Erik Erikson's pyschosocial theory is an exhaustive theory of the organization of personality along with the dynamics of personality development which guides a set of psychological theories and therapeutic methods, often to treat mental disorders. Erik's theory identified a series of stages that an individual undergoing development should go through from infancy to adulthood. Caitlin however finds herself in the early adulthood stage questioning her ability to show affection and it could lead to isolation