Martha just turned 55 years old and is about to see her last born off to college. According to Erikson, what psychosocial crisis is Martha likely to experience?
A) generativity versus stagnation
B) intimacy versus isolation
C) integrity versus despair
D) industry versus inferiority

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Erikson's theory suggests that at Martha's age, individuals are typically dealing with the crisis of generativity versus stagnation, where they focus on nurturing the next generation and contributing to society, versus feeling unproductive.

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