MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 81: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 81

6. According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which of the following would be the most important for a recent college graduate to accomplish?

  • A. Figuring out what identities are most important to him or her
  • B. Feeling like a contributing member of society
  • C. Forming an intimate relationship with a significant other
  • D. Finding a feeling of accomplishment in his or her life

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

As a postadolescent young adult, this person would be be described by Erikson as experiencing the conflict of intimacy vs. isolation, and so forming significant relationships with others would be a primary goal. Choices (B) and (D) represent the next two stages in life (generativity vs. stagna-tion and integrity vs. despair, respectively), while choice (A) is the conflict that Erikson would say should have been resolved in adolescence (identity vs. role confusion).

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