George Vaillant Proposed the Addition of Several New Stages to Erikson's

question 48

Multiple Choice

George Vaillant proposed the addition of several new stages to Erikson's stages of life theory. One new stage is called "keeper of the meaning." Where in the lifespan did Vaillant suggest that this new stage belonged?

• A) early adulthood between intimacy and generativity
• B) early to middle adulthood between career consolidation and generativity
• C) early adulthood between intimacy and career consolidation
• D) middle adulthood between generativity and ego integrity

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