Stanley, a middle-aged businessman, serves as a mentor for some of the younger employees in the corporation. This behaviour pattern is typical of those in which of Erikson's stages?
A) competence versus inferiority
B) generativity versus stagnation
C) identity versus role confusion
D) intimacy versus isolation

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Generativity versus stagnation is the stage of Erikson's theory that occurs during middle adulthood, which is described as the time when individuals seek to contribute to society and make a positive impact on future generations. Stanley's behavior of mentoring younger employees aligns with this stage of generativity.

Stanley, a Middle-Aged Businessman, Serves as a Mentor for Some