What Is the Challenge That Erik Erikson Believes Occurs for Individuals

question 262

Multiple Choice

What is the challenge that Erik Erikson believes occurs for individuals in midlife?

• A)autonomy vs.shame and doubt
• B)generativity vs.stagnation
• C)intimacy vs.isolation
• D)integrity vs.despair

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Definitions:

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to a stressful situation, which is personal and subjective in nature.

Medical Model

A framework that views abnormalities or illnesses primarily as the result of biological factors and which should be treated through medical intervention.

Prognosis

A forecast or prediction about the likely outcome or course of a disease based on the individual’s condition and medical knowledge.

Adaptive Functioning

A person's ability to manage common demands of life and meet the standards expected for their age and cultural group, including social and practical skills.