AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Generativity versus stagnation is the seventh stage of psychosocial development according to Erik Erikson. In this stage, adults strive to create or nurture things, often through parenting, contributing to the community, or some other positive change.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generativity vs. stagnation is the seventh stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during middle adulthood, between the approximate ages of 40 and 65.1 It comes before the eighth and final stage of development in Erikson’s theory, which is integrity vs. despair.

Detailed explanation-3: -Erikson’s fourth stage of identity typically occurs between the ages of 7-13 and involves industry vs. inferiority. When a child successfully navigates this stage, they develop competency. Competency becomes a big part of confidence as we develop in life and plays a strong role in the next stage of identity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Description: The most important event at this stage is coming to accept one’s whole lifeand reflecting on that life in a positive manner. According to Erikson, achieving a sense of integrity means fully accepting oneself and coming to termswith the death.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to Erikson, midlife adults face the crisis of generativity vs. stagnation. This involves looking at one’s life while asking the question, “Am I doing anything worthwhile? Is anyone going to know that I was here?