_____,developed in the seventh stage of life,may be the most important factor contributing to ego integrity in the eighth and final stage of psychosocial development.
A) Generativity
B) Intimacy
C) Industriousness
D) Trust

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Generativity, defined as being productive and caring for others, is crucial in the seventh stage of life (middle adulthood). When individuals feel a sense of generativity, they are more likely to develop ego integrity in the final stage of life (late adulthood), which involves accepting their life as a whole and feeling a sense of completeness. In contrast, those who feel a sense of stagnation in middle adulthood may struggle to feel a sense of fulfillment or contentment later in life. Intimacy (B), industriousness (C), and trust (D) are important factors earlier in development but are not directly related to ego integrity in the final stage of life.

_____,Developed in the Seventh Stage of Life,may Be the Most