According to Erikson,people who are unable to develop positive relationships during young adulthood may prefer to be alone because they fear _____ as a threat to their ego identity.

A) casual social contact
B) unconscious desires
C) intimacy
D) conflict

Ego Identity

The self-image formed during adolescence that integrates our ideas of what we are and what we want to be.

Positive Relationships

Connections between individuals that are characterized by mutual respect, affection, and support, contributing to overall well-being.

Young Adulthood

a developmental stage ranging approximately from the late teens to the early thirties, focusing on exploring personal relationships and career choices.