Middle-Aged Jeff Regrets His Earlier Over-Focus on Work and Felt

question 97

Multiple Choice

Middle-aged Jeff regrets his earlier over-focus on work and felt sorry that he didn't do anything for his children. According to Erikson, Jeff is experiencing

• A) doubt.
• B) shame.
• C) despair.
• D) stagnation.

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