According to Erikson, the major task during young adulthood is successful achievement of
A) a unified sense of self.
B) meaningful relationships with others.
C) personal and civic responsibility.
D) a stable identity and personality structure.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that the major task during young adulthood is the formation of intimate, meaningful relationships with others. This stage is known as intimacy vs. isolation, where the young adult must navigate the challenge of forming close relationships or risk feeling isolated and lonely.

According to Erikson, the Major Task During Young Adulthood Is