George, at age 42, lost his job, was divorced by his wife, and couldn't seem to keep friends for very long. George came more and more to feel that he was accomplishing nothing with his life. According to Erikson, George is probably
a. not going to undergo a midlife transition.
b. about to undergo a nervous breakdown.
c. experiencing feelings of stagnation.
d. not responsible for his own life situation.
c
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