Analytic And Cognitive Approaches

Analytic And Cognitive Approaches

Analytic And Cognitive Approaches

Background history

Roberta finds herself suffering to maintain intimate relationships. According to Erikson's theory, Roberta's case relates to intimacy versus isolation. People entered the stage of intimacy versus isolation seek to develop close and intimate relationships with others. The purpose of this essay is to compare two different theoretical theories based on the case study of Roberta Windmill.

Erikson's theory comparison

In Erikson's sixth developmental stage individuals between the ages 20-30 years old may begin to form intimate relationships with others. Erikson explains intimacy as "finding oneself yet losing oneself to another". ...