CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

Steve is 40 years old. He has a satisfying career and a great family. He coaches his son’s soccer team and volunteers at church. According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development, Steve is in which stage?
  1. Identity vs. role confusion
  2. Intimacy vs. isolation
  3. Generativity vs. stagnation
  4. Integrity vs. despair
Explanation
Answer: C - During the generativity vs. stagnation stage, adults focus on their occupation and creative achievement. Adults in this stage also focus outwards and try to help others. According to Erikson, adults who are not successful in this stage often feel “stuck” in life.
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