You overhear a man describing his life to another person at the coffee shop. He says "from 30 to 40, I learned how to succeed at work. And now, at 50, I worry less about myself and more about my children." That person is in the midst of which of Erikson's conflicts?
A) autonomy vs. self-doubt
B) generativity vs. stagnation
C) intimacy vs. isolation
D) competence vs. performance

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The description aligns with Erikson's stage of generativity vs. stagnation, which typically occurs during middle adulthood and involves focusing on nurturing the next generation and contributing to their development, rather than being self-centered.

You Overhear a Man Describing His Life to Another Person