Which term was used by Erik Erikson to refer to the feeling experienced by some individuals in mid-life that they have achieved relatively little and have little to offer to the next generation?
Correct answer: B. Stagnation
- A. Manopause
- B. Stagnation
- C. Generativity
- D. Presbyopia
Explanation
Erikson used stagnation for the sense of being unproductive or unable to contribute to the next generation. Generativity is the positive mid-life achievement of guiding and benefiting younger people.
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