According to Erikson and Vaillant,which of the Following Statements Best

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson and Vaillant,which of the following statements best captures the psychological state that is typical of midlife?

• A)Feeling content with a career niche that provides economic security
• B)Striving to find a way to use one's talent to give meaning to life and to the lives of other people
• C)A focus on maintaining a sense of self-esteem by achieving recognition for work
• D)Struggling with intimacy as one becomes a marital partner or parent

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