What is the crisis experienced in Erikson’s sixth stage of psychosocial development? How did Betty resolve this stage? What was the outcome of the crisis? Was it favorable or unfavorable?
What will be an ideal response?
In the sixth stage (young adulthood) Betty faced the crisis of intimacy versus isolation. There was a poor resolution of this crisis in that she emerged from this stage with very few close relationships. As is noted, she failed at the love task in that her first love did not return her feelings and in that her relationship with her husband was less than ideal.
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The assertion that fathers are essential for healthy adjustment of children is contradicted by evidence from a. twin studies. b. adoption studies. c. studies of homosexual parents
d. studies of step-children.
Which of the following statements is true about sibling relationships and late life? a. The degree of relatedness is not a factor in sibling relationships in late life
b. Relational rifts between siblings are unlikely to be repaired during later life. c. Older adults tend to have stronger sibling relationships with siblings who live farther away. d. Older adults who have more same-sex friends have less of a relationship with siblings.
The basic concept behind the covert sensitization method of treating unwanted sexual arousal is to a. create empathy for the victim of the behavior
b. replace the immediate reinforcement of the behavior with the unpleasant consequences that ordinarily take longer to be experienced. c. create a physically painful experience to replace the immediate reinforcement that the unwanted behavior has previously produced. d. improve family functioning, social skills, and overall effectiveness of appropriate adult relations.
Which couple is most likely to have marital success?
a. Jennifer and Malu who come from happily married parental homes, are turning 21 this year, and enjoy teasing each other with sarcastic comments. b. Rebecca and Simon who are caring for an aging parent, have secure and flexible personalities, and are 28 and 30 years old. c. Casey and Jordan who come from happily married parental homes, are in their late 20s, and make it a point to be supportive and sharing in their communication. d. Hayley and Dylan who have been going together for three years, are supportive of each other, and are perfectionists.