Middle-aged adults who do not meet the challenge of contributing to the next generation experience frustration and lack fulfillment. According to Erikson, these adults are experiencing
A) role confusion.
B) isolation.
C) stagnation.
D) despair.

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, middle-aged adults face the challenge of generativity vs. stagnation. Those who do not successfully contribute to the next generation experience stagnation, feeling a lack of fulfillment and productivity.

Middle-Aged Adults Who Do Not Meet the Challenge of Contributing