Answer:
stagnation.
Explanation:
This Stage of development where Scott gave 25 years to the company and and was complacent that he balanced his Family and work is called Generativity vs. stagnation.
Generativity refers to "making your mark" on the world by caring for others as well as creating and accomplishing things that make world a better place. Whereas Stagnation is failure in finding a way to do it or contribute.
According to Erickson's theory of psycho-social development, and going by the description above, Tom is demonstrating FIDELITY.
The stage of Fidelity occurs during adolescence (Age 12-19) which should be the range of Tom's age, being an high school senior. His goal and dedication to become a Medical Doctor characterizes the existential question of the Fidelity Stage: Who am I? Who can I be?.