Yolanda is 24; Zachary is 44; Andrew is 74. Assume that each successfully completes the identity crisis associated with his or her current Eriksonian stage. Which of the following alternatives matches each individual with the correct developmental outcome?
A) Yolanda: intimacy; Zachary: generativity; Andrew: wisdom
B) Yolanda: wisdom; Zachary: intimacy; Andrew: generativity
C) Yolanda: intimacy; Zachary: wisdom; Andrew: generativity
D) Yolanda: generativity; Zachary: intimacy; Andrew: wisdom

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Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development outlines specific stages tied to age ranges. Yolanda (24) is in the young adulthood stage, where the focus is on intimacy vs. isolation. Zachary (44) is in middle adulthood, where the focus is on generativity vs. stagnation. Andrew (74) is in late adulthood, where the focus is on ego integrity vs. despair, leading to wisdom.

Yolanda Is 24; Zachary Is 44; Andrew Is 74