According to Erikson, when middle-aged people cannot or will not find an outlet for generativity, they:
a. lose their strengths of competence, purpose, and fidelity.
b. may become overwhelmed by stagnation and regress to a stage of pseudo-intimacy.
c. adopt the behaviors of older, and more mature, adults.
d. may join as many organizations as possible to satisfy their ego.
ANS: B
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