What did Stacy experience during Sullivan’s Preadolescence Stage? How did these experiences impact her personality?

What will be an ideal response?


Stacy was lonely during preadolescence because she did not initiate interactions with other girls. She was unable to form an intimate same sex relationship, which according to Sullivan will stunt later personality growth. This inability to form an intimate relationship can be traced back to earlier unsatisfactory relationships.

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