According to Erikson,when Middle-Aged People Cannot or Will Not Find

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson,when middle-aged people cannot or will not find an outlet for generativity,they:

• A) lose their strengths of competence,purpose,and fidelity.
• B) may become overwhelmed by stagnation and regress to a stage of pseudo-intimacy.
• C) adopt the behaviors of older,and more mature,adults.
• D) may join as many organizations as possible to satisfy their ego.

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Definitions:

Outside-Looking-In View

A perspective where individuals analyze or assess a situation as an outsider rather than being directly involved.

Ostracism

The exclusion from a society or group, often used as a form of social punishment.

Conformity

A social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order to fit in with a group.

Formal Task Groups

Pertains to teams or committees created intentionally within an organization to achieve specific work objectives.