Ivan Is 40 Years Old

question 278

Multiple Choice

Ivan is 40 years old. He prefers to just let time pass by, maintaining the status quo rather than using his talents to move forward and try new activities. Erikson would say he is experiencing ______.

• A) role diffusion
• B) stagnation
• C) isolation
• D) autonomy

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Definitions:

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Phenylalanine

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