Joan is considering whether to have a child. she is likely at the stage of life.
a. integrity versus despair
b. identity versus role confusion
c. intimacy versus isolation
d. trust versus mistrust

The answer to the question stated above is letter C. intimacy versus isolation.
Joan is likely at this stage of life.At this stage, a person develops relationship and joint identity with a partner. A person at this stage questions if he or she is ready for relationship or rejections.

Erik Erikson proposed 8 stages of Psychosocial Stages of Development. It includes the following:
1. Trust vs. Mistrust- Takes place during infancy, from birth to 18 months.
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt--takes place during 18 months to 3 years old.
3. Initiative vs. Guilt- occurs at 3-5 years old.
4. Industry vs. Inferiority- takes place during school age, 5-11 years old.
5. Identity vs. Role Confusion- occurs during adolescence period, 11-18 years old.
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation- happens during 18-40 years old.
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation- happens at 40-65 years old.
8. Integrity vs. Despair-65 years old and up.

Joan is considering whether to have a child. She is likely at the intimacy versus isolation stage of life.