Michael is in the process of reflecting on his 55 years of life

He realizes that he has not contributed anything substantial to society, nor has he left any type of legacy in terms of his family or his work. He is "feeling stuck" at this point in his life, which is preventing him from moving ahead. Which stage of psychosocial development best describes Michael?
a) identity vs. role confusion
b) ego integrity vs. despair
c) intimacy vs. isolation
d) generativity vs. stagnation


Answer: d

Psychology

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