Amy is 30 years old and she has difficulty forming meaningful relationships with others. According to Erikson, she is most likely in the ________ stage.
A) intimacy versus isolatio.
B) identity versus role confusion
C) basic trust versus mistrus.
D) integrity versus despair
E) autonomy versus shame/doubt

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According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the stage that occurs during young adulthood (ages 19-40) is characterized by a conflict between intimacy and isolation. During this stage, individuals seek to form close, meaningful relationships with others or risk becoming socially isolated. Amy's difficulty forming meaningful relationships suggests that she may be struggling with this conflict and is possibly experiencing isolation.

Amy Is 30 Years Old and She Has Difficulty Forming