Question

Carolyn is thinking of her children and what they are to become. She wants to see her children succeed and raise healthy families of their own. Carolyn spends more and more time thinking about how best to help her children become good people who contribute to society. Which of Erikson's stages is Carolyn most likely experiencing?

Answer 1

Answer:

generativity vs stagnation.  

Explanation:

According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Carolyn is in the seventh stage of development known as generativity vs. stagnation. This stage is typical of individuals who are in their 40s to mid 60s. At this stage, individuals are more concerned about leaving a good legacy and they seek to contribute positively to the younger generation. They do this through mentoring, right parenting and even volunteering for a cause. Individuals who do not master this stage experience stagnation; a feeling that they are not living a life of impart.