Question

question 19

which individual has likely resolved intimacy issues before identity issues?

a. a high school student who is picking out a college at 17
b. a woman who joined the military at 20
c. a woman who married at 22, had children, and went to college at 30
d. a man who joined the work force at 18, and got married at 25

Explanation:

Analyze Erikson's developmental stages

In Eriksons Psychosocial Stages, the stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion (establishing who you are) typically precedes the stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation (forming close, committed relationships). Erikson argued that a stable identity is a prerequisite for true intimacy.

Evaluate the atypical sequence

The question asks which individual resolved intimacy issues before identity issues. This means the person committed to a long-term relationship (intimacy) before fully establishing their career, educational path, or personal identity.

Examine the given options

• Option A: A 17-year-old picking a college is actively working on identity.
• Option B: A 20-year-old joining the military is exploring identity/career.
• Option C: A woman who married at 22 and had children (intimacy resolved) but did not go to college until 30 (identity/career exploration resolved later) fits this reversed sequence.
• Option D: A man who joined the workforce at 18 (identity/role) and married at 25 (intimacy) follows the standard chronological sequence.

Select the correct option

Option C represents an individual who committed to marriage and family (intimacy) before completing her educational and career identity goals.

Answer:

• (A) A high school student who is picking out a college at 17
• (B) A woman who joined the military at 20
• (C) A woman who married at 22, had children, and went to college at 30 (Correct answer)
• (D) A man who joined the work force at 18, and got married at 25