Patrick is a 65-year-old who feels that since he has not conceived a child, his life has had little meaning. According to Erikson, Patrick has unsuccessfully resolved which of the following stages of psychosocial development?

A. Identity versus role confusion
B. Intimacy versus isolation
C. Generativity versus stagnation
D. Ego integrity versus despair


Answer: D

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a. level b. condition c. factor d. treatment

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