Larry Is Almost 60 Years Old, and Feels That He

question 88

Multiple Choice

Larry is almost 60 years old, and feels that he has not lived the life he had hoped. He believes he accomplished little in his job, and that his children don't respect him. According to Erik Erikson, Larry's life is characterized by:

• A) generativity
• B) self-absorption
• C) unconditional negative regard
• D) few conditions of worth

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