When Erikson Said That Midlife Adults Have to Resolve the Conflict

question 81

Multiple Choice

When Erikson said that midlife adults have to resolve the conflict of generativity versus stagnation, he meant that people must:

• A) be productive or feel bored and stuck.
• B) be mentally stimulated or become rigid in their thinking.
• C) believe they are enriching the lives of others or feel purposeless.
• D) be parents or feel depressed.

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Definitions:

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a series of biological, psychological, and social changes.

Memory Failure

The inability to recall or recognize information that was once stored in the memory, often due to factors like aging, stress, or neurological disorders.

Activity Patterns

The habitual ways in which individuals or groups allocate their time to various activities across different periods and contexts.

Life Satisfaction

A measure of an individual's overall contentment with life and personal achievements.