Donna just turned 50, and she feels as if she is not making any real contributions through the career she has chosen. She is starting to believe that her life is meaningless and that it has had no purpose up until now. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Donna will:
A)develop a sense of despair
B)become stagnated
C)develop feelings of generativity
D)show evidence of role confusion

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According to Erikson's theory, during middle adulthood, individuals face the crisis of generativity vs. stagnation. Donna's feelings of not making meaningful contributions suggest she may become stagnated, as she is struggling with finding purpose and generativity in her life.

Donna Just Turned 50, and She Feels as If She