According to Erikson, Failure to Resolve the Tasks of Middle

question 190

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, failure to resolve the tasks of middle adulthood leads to a sense of _____ involving a concern for one's own needs and comforts only.

• A)apathy
• B)self-absorption
• C)despair
• D)stagnation

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Definitions:

Social Needs

The requirements necessary for maintaining healthy interactions and relationships with others, including belonging, love, and affection.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

A disease characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a decreased blood supply to the heart muscle.

Serotonin System

The complex network of neurons in the brain that utilize serotonin as a neurotransmitter, playing a crucial role in regulating mood, anxiety, and other functions.

Noradrenaline System

Part of the body's sympathetic nervous system, involved in the fight or flight response and regulation of mood, attention, and arousal.