When considering Erikson's developmental stages, the task for later life is referred to as:
a. ego maturation vs. stagnation
b. ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation
c. generativity
d. ego integrity
ANS: D
Erikson's last developmental stage is ego integrity. Ego maturation vs. stagnation is not one of Erikson's stages. Ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation is not one of Erikson's stages; it is one of Peck's developmental stages. Peck expanded on the work of Erikson. Generativi-ty is Erikson's developmental stage for middle age.
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