Gracie never had children and she feels as though she has not made a meaningful contribution to the world through her career. According to Erikson, Gracie is experiencing the effects of stagnation. Into what age group does Gracie probably fit?

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According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, middle adulthood (ages approximately 40 to 65) is characterized by the psychosocial crisis of generativity vs. stagnation. Individuals in this stage seek to contribute to the next generation and feel they are making a meaningful contribution to society, often through parenting or their career. If they do not feel they are making such contributions, they may experience stagnation, as described in the scenario with Gracie.

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