Erik Erikson Suggested That the Major Psychosocial Task of Middle

question 456

Multiple Choice

Erik Erikson suggested that the major psychosocial task of middle adulthood was to discover a sense of contributing to the world by being productive. According to Erikson, those who do this effectively demonstrate

• A) conservation.
• B) generativity.
• C) habituation.
• D) moral intuition.

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Definitions:

Refractory Period

The period immediately following the transmission of an impulse in nerve or muscle cells during which a second impulse cannot be generated.

Tetanus

A serious bacterial infection characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, typically elongated and capable of contracting to produce movement or maintain posture.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction caused by rapid, repeated stimulation surpassing the relaxation phase between stimuli.