According to Erikson, an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust, share, and care, while still maintaining one's sense of self, is called __________

A) bonding.
B) intimacy.
C) attachment.
D) attraction.

Erikson defines intimacy as a stage where individuals form intimate, loving relationships with others. It involves the ability to trust, to care for and share with someone else, while still maintaining a sense of self. Bonding refers to the formation of a close, personal relationship, typically between a parent and child. Attachment refers to the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their caregiver. Attraction refers to an individual's interest in and liking for another person, but it does not necessarily involve the same level of emotional closeness and trust as intimacy.