According to Erikson, the conflict of middle adulthood (age 35 to 64 years old)in which self-interest is countered by an interest in guiding the next generation is known as
A)generativity versus stagnation.
B)integrity versus despair.
C)identity versus role confusion.
D)autonomy versus shame and doubt.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development identifies the conflict of middle adulthood as generativity versus stagnation. This stage focuses on the need to create or nurture things that will outlast the individual, often by guiding the next generation, versus the possibility of not being able to contribute, leading to feelings of stagnation.

According to Erikson, the Conflict of Middle Adulthood (Age 35