When Erikson Said That Midlife Adults Have to Resolve the Conflict

question 81

Multiple Choice

When Erikson said that midlife adults have to resolve the conflict of generativity versus stagnation, he meant that people must:

• A) be productive or feel bored and stuck.
• B) be mentally stimulated or become rigid in their thinking.
• C) believe they are enriching the lives of others or feel purposeless.
• D) be parents or feel depressed.

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Definitions:

New Experiences

Encounters or activities that are different from one's previous ones, contributing to learning or personal growth.

Mental Structures

The underlying psychological frameworks that shape how individuals perceive, think, and understand the world.

Existing Structures

Pre-established or pre-existing frameworks, systems, or buildings.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding, including the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to solve problems.