According to Erikson, which of the following must a middle-aged adult do to be prepared for the final stages of life? The adult must:
a. Accept the fact that she is getting older
b. Reconcile that death is a part of life
c. Feel she has made a contribution to society
d. Have had a meaningful and intimate relationship
C
Generativity versus stagnation is the stage Erikson describes for the middle adult. During this stage, a mature adult wishes to make a contribution. He either continues to gain skills, be productive, and pass on his or her knowledge to the next generation or stagnates. During the middle years, many adults are realistic and insightful about age-related physical and emotional changes. Others experience difficulty coping with passing youth and advancing age. Accepting death as a part of the continuum of life is a task for the older adult. Developing meaningful relationships is a task most characteristic of the young adult.
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