According to Erikson,which of the following would cause a person to experience a mid-life crisis?
A)A sense of generativity
B)An external locus of control
C)A loss of self-efficacy
D)A sense of stagnation

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage of middle adulthood (ages 40-65) is marked by the conflict between generativity vs. stagnation. Generativity involves making contributions to the world, such as through parenting or career achievements, while stagnation refers to feeling stuck or unproductive. A sense of stagnation can lead to a mid-life crisis. External locus of control and loss of self-efficacy are not specifically related to Erikson's theory of mid-life crisis.

According to Erikson,which of the Following Would Cause a Person