What Does Erikson's Definition of Generativity (1985) Describe

question 68

Multiple Choice

What does Erikson's definition of generativity (1985) describe?

• A) A process in which individuals become less concerned with leaving a legacy to the next generation.
• B) A process in which individuals become less concerned with self-identity.
• C) A process in which individuals begin to focus more on themselves.
• D) The fact that individuals expect reciprocity.

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Definitions:

Macrosystem

The basic institutions and ideologies that influence the child.

Cultural Settings

The environment and context, including traditions, values, norms, and social practices, in which a person lives and is raised.

Environmental Changes

Alterations in the natural environment caused by various factors, including climate change, pollution, urbanization, and deforestation, impacting ecosystems and human activities.

Microsystem

The immediate settings with which the child interacts, such as the home, the school, and peers.