Middle-aged Jeff regrets his earlier over-focus on work and felt sorry that he didn't do anything for his children. According to Erikson, Jeff is experiencing
A) doubt.
B) shame.
C) despair.
D) stagnation.

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Jeff's regret and feeling of being unproductive in terms of contributing to his family's wellbeing is a common sign of stagnation, which is the crisis faced by middle-aged adults in Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Middle-Aged Jeff Regrets His Earlier Over-Focus on Work and Felt