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Caitlin, age 25, has a good job as a financial analyst but she has few friends and has had no success in dating. she admits that being close to others is a problem for her. according to erikson's psychosocial theory, caitlin is at a risk of reaching the state of

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Caitlin is at risk of reaching the state of guilt.
State of guilt refers to the psychological situation where someone feel a certain level of shame because of failing to achieve something in our life.
State of Guilt would result in psychological distress that could lead to Depression.
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