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Describe the fifth and sixth stage of psychosocial development according to Erick Erickson:

Describe the fifth and sixth stage of psychosocial development according to Erick Erickson:

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John
(i) Fifth stage
- Corresponds to the adolescent period

- It covers the age 10 - 20 years/ 12 - 18 years

- It is stage of identity versus role confusion

- Exploration to paths to find direction to attain health identity

- No able to make precise decision concerning their lives moratorium

- Undergo emotional arising from storm and stress

(ii) Sixth stage
- Corresponds with early adult years

- Involves age 18 - 35/ 20 - 30 years

- It stage of intimacy versus isolation

- Forming close relationships with others

- They are beginning to settle down for marriage/ start a family

- Unseccessful relationship may cause isolation/ confusion

- May be wholly immersed in a relationship until they loose themselves in the relationship
johnmulu answered the question on July 12, 2017 at 07:59

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