When people reach their 40s, they enter the time known as middle adulthood, which extends to the mid-60s. This involves finding
their life’s work and contributing to the development of others through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, and raising children. What is the primary developmental task of this stage? a) intimacy
b) isolation integrity
c) despair trust
d) mis-trust generativity
e) stagnation
The correct answer is generativity vs Stagnation so the correct answer might be e) Stagnation.
Explanation:
The primary developmental task of this stage is Generativity vs Stagnation.
Generativity refers to the subjective feeling of "leaving a mark". A concern for helping people and the newer generations in a positive and lasting way. It is a need to nurture people and new generations and be a guidence to them.
If the person doesn't master this task he/she will probably experience stagnation, which is a subjective feeling of having no connection with others, and losing interest in helping others and feeling productive in society.
So the correct answer is: Generativity-Vs stagnation.
