Adult 20-60 Years- Psychosocial

Question 1

What does intimacy mean for the intimacy vs isolation crisis?

Answer 1

• Commitment, reciprocal relationships, defining shared identity
• Redefining identity, give some of self towards shared goals
• Prepares individual for middle adulthood

Question 2

What does isolation mean for the intimacy vs isolation crisis?

Answer 2

Hesitate to form close ties due to fear of losing own identity

Question 3

What does generativity mean for the generativity vs self absorption crisis?

Answer 3

• Reaching out to others in ways that give/guide next generation
• Extend commitments away from self

Question 4

What does self absorption mean for the generativity vs self absorption crisis?

Answer 4

• Reach certain life stages, become self centred and self absorbed
• Unwilling to engage in younger generations
• Focus on what they get rather than what they give