Aaron is a middle-aged physician. He gives back to the community by acting as a mentor to teenagers interested in entering the medical profession. Erikson would say that Aaron is experiencing
A) intimacy.
B) identity.
C) generativity.
D) integrity.
E) industry

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According to Erikson's theory, generativity is the developmental task of midlife, which involves contributing to society and future generations through work, parenting, or other forms of productivity. Aaron's mentorship role fits this definition, making answer choice C the best choice.

Aaron Is a Middle-Aged Physician