Denise is in her mid-40s; she has never married and is childless. Her job is routine and she feels as if she hasn't really done much to contribute to society's future. In Erikson's terms, Denise is experiencing:
A)despair.
B)isolation.
C)stagnation.
D)role confusion.

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Denise is experiencing stagnation, which is the feeling of being unproductive and not making a meaningful contribution to society or the next generation. This is a common experience during Erikson's stage of generativity versus stagnation, which occurs during middle adulthood. Isolation refers to a lack of close relationships, despair is associated with the stage of ego integrity versus despair in late adulthood, and role confusion is a stage of identity development in adolescence.

Denise Is in Her Mid-40s; She Has Never Married and Is