Edith,age 57,believes that she has done little to help nurture the next generation.According to Erikson,Edith has experienced ________ associated with the seventh stage of psychosocial development.
A)inferiority
B)role confusion
C)selfishness
D)stagnation

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According to Erikson, the seventh stage of psychosocial development is generativity versus stagnation. Generativity is the desire to nurture and guide the next generation, while stagnation is a feeling of lack of purpose or meaning in one's life. Edith's belief that she has done little to help nurture the next generation suggests that she is experiencing stagnation.

Edith,age 57,believes That She Has Done Little to Help Nurture