Question

peter is 55. he has just celebrated his twenty - fifth anniversary at his company. he felt that his gold watch was just a meaningless trinket and was glad that he balanced his work with family life. according to erik erikson, peter is in the stage of development called ____ versus ____. intimacy; isolation identity; role confusion generativity; stagnation initiative; guilt

Explanation:

Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory has eight stages. The generativity versus stagnation stage occurs in middle - adulthood (ages approximately 40 - 65). In this stage, individuals strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often focusing on work, family, and community contributions. Peter, at 55, with a long - term work history and a focus on balancing work and family, is in this stage.

Answer:

C. generativity; stagnation