Which of the following are correctly matched?
A) James is in a retirement complex. The other residents don't like him because all he does is complain about his lost "prime of life." James is in the stage of generativity vs self-absorption.
B) Mrs. Wilson is her block's honorary "grandma." Her own children are grown, but the neighbourhood children play in her backyard while she bakes them cookies. Mrs. Wilson is in the stage of intimacy vs. isolation.
C) Marcie is a bit of a recluse. At age 30, she is not married; she lives alone and doesn't get out much. When she comes home from work, she makes dinner and then watches TV. Marcie is in the stage of ego integrity vs. despair.
D) Howard never had children, but he volunteers along with some of his co-workers at the local food bank, and coach's hockey. Howard is in the stage of generativity vs. self-absorption.

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Howard's actions of volunteering and coaching, which contribute to the well-being of others, align with Erikson's stage of generativity vs. stagnation (often referred to as self-absorption in some texts), where the focus is on nurturing the next generation and making a contribution to society. The other options incorrectly match the life stages with the scenarios described.

Which of the Following Are Correctly Matched