adult says: "I've been independent from my parents for a long time now, supporting myself and my family, out there in the world being a grownup. It's only recently that I realized that I'm still dependent on my parents in other ways-that I'm not really a grownup yet." What stage or level does such thinking reflect in Loevinger's model?

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The individualistic stage in Loevinger's model of ego development is characterized by a recognition of one's interdependence with others and a more nuanced understanding of oneself and one's relationships. The adult's realization of ongoing dependence on their parents, despite being financially independent, reflects the self-awareness and complexity of thought associated with this stage.

Adult Says: "I've Been Independent from My Parents for a Long