A person may prefer to be alone because they fear ___________ as a threat to their ego identity during the intimacy versus isolation stage.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the intimacy versus isolation stage occurs during young adulthood. During this stage, individuals are faced with the challenge of developing intimate relationships or facing isolation. If individuals fear intimacy, they may choose to be alone as a way to avoid the vulnerability and potential threat to their ego identity that comes with opening up to others. Therefore, choice C, intimacy, is the best answer.

A Person May Prefer to Be Alone Because They Fear