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According to Erik Erikson, individuals in early adulthood often seek a life partner with whom they will share their most closely held secrets and hopes. Erikson called this ___ psychosocial stage of development

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this is called the **intimacy vs. isolation** stage.
it occurs at the age of 18 and lasts to around 40 years of age. it focuses on the forming of deep, meaningful relationships- intimacy- or not being able to form those relationships- considered isolation. hope this helps!
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