Which of the Following Statements Is True About Erikson's Stage

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about Erikson's stage of generativity versus stagnation?

• A)Universally,research refutes Erikson's theory that generativity is an important dimension of middle age.
• B)Generative adults usually refrain from committing themselves to the continuation and improvement of a society as a whole.
• C)Generative adults develop a positive legacy of the self and then offer it as a gift to the next generation.
• D)Adults usually strive to achieve a kind of recognition through legacies.

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Definitions:

Ethical Choice

Decision-making based on moral principles and values, aiming to do what is right and beneficial.

Instrumental Stage

Instrumental stage refers to a phase where actions are performed primarily for the purpose of achieving an external goal or reward, often discussed in the context of moral development.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors toward other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, rules, and laws.

Avoid Punishment

A behavior modification strategy motivated by the desire to evade consequences or negative outcomes.