AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Clyde believes that his function in life is to help younger generations by passing on his acquired business wisdom. Erik Erikson would say that Alberto is exhibiting
A
resignation
B
stagnation
C
ego integrity
D
generativity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main idea behind Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is that our personality develops in stages, and at every one of these stages a psychosocial crisis unfolds in a way that determines our personality development based on the outcome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Late adulthood is the time of life after age 65. Psychologist Erik Erikson identified the critical conflict at this point in life as ‘Ego Integrity vs. Despair. ‘ This involves reflecting on one’s life and either moving into feeling satisfied and happy with one’s life or feeling a deep sense of regret.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?-Childless men score higher in generativity and lower in stagnation than men with children.-Among well-educated women, those with children express greater generative concerns.

Detailed explanation-4: -Generativity is the propensity and willingness to engage in acts that promote the wellbeing of younger generations as a way of ensuring the long-term survival of the species.

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