The Core Stage
Erikson’s psychosocial crisis arising from this development, occurring during early adulthood.
What is Intimacy versus Isolation?
The ability to fuse your identity with another person without losing your own sense of self.
What is intimacy
When individuals fail to achieve intimacy, they may adopt this characteristic defense to protect themselves from emotional pain.
What is distancing oneself from others (or alienation)
A 28-year-old focusing heavily on building a lifelong commitment with their partner is successfully navigating this.
What is exploring intimate relationships
The approximate age range for Erikson’s early adulthood stage.
What is 24 to 34 years old?
Beyond romantic partnerships, this type of connection is also vital for resolving the early adulthood crisis.
What are close friendships
Someone stuck in the "Isolation" phase might frequently experience this mental health struggle.
What is loneliness or depression?
A 33 year old is exploring the idea of having children with his wife, what developmental task does this cover?
What is Childbearing
According to Erikson, true intimacy requires a strong sense of this, which should be established in the previous stage.
What is identity?
The Central Process of this stage, otherwise known as a balanced, two-way relationship where individuals of equal status share trust, support, and resources.
What is Mutuality Among Peers
DAILY DOUBLE:
Successful resolution of Intimacy vs. Isolation is largely dependent on how well the individual resolved this prior stage.
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion
A 28 year old makes a decision to attend a party while his roommate who is the same age makes the decision to stay at home and study. What is the developmental task covered in this scenario?
What is a Lifestyle
The overarching negative outcome of failing to resolve the crisis of early adulthood.
What is isolation
The Prime Adaptive Ego Quality of this stage which is a complex, emotional and behavioral drive characterized by deep affection and intense attraction.
What is Love
The Applied Topic defined as legally ending a marriage
What is Divorce
A 25 year old is trying to find a job, what developmental task does this cover?
What is Work
The term Erikson used to describe the psychological challenge or turning point that must be resolved at this stage.
What is the psychosocial crisis?
According to Erik Erikson's theory, the psychosocial crisis of early adulthood reflects our desire to fulfill this basic human need.
What is the desire to affiliate with others?
If early adult conflicts remain unresolved, it becomes much harder to navigate this subsequent middle-adulthood stage.
What is Generativity vs. Stagnation
DAILY DOUBLE:
The successful development of intimacy allows adults to engage in this, providing the emotional foundation necessary for family life.
What is the ability to share one's self without losing one's self?