A person who is lonely and who cannot form meaningful connections with others did not successfully resolve the ________ crisis, according to Erikson.
A) trust versus mistrust
B) initiative versus guilt
C) generativity versus stagnatio.
D) affiliation versus social rejection
E) intimacy versus isolation

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development proposes that individuals go through a series of crises or conflicts at different stages of their lives. The stage of intimacy versus isolation occurs during early adulthood, and successful resolution of this crisis involves the ability to form close and meaningful relationships with others. Therefore, a person who is unable to do so would not have successfully resolved this crisis and may experience feelings of loneliness and isolation.

A Person Who Is Lonely and Who Cannot Form Meaningful