According to Erikson, a feeling of absence of meaningful purpose in life is the result of difficulty in the stage of ____.
A) ego integrity versus despair
B) intimacy versus isolation
C) identity versus role confusion
D) generativity versus stagnation

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The stage of generativity versus stagnation, occurring during middle adulthood, is characterized by the desire to make a meaningful contribution to society and future generations. Failure to do so can result in feelings of stagnation and a lack of purpose in life.

According to Erikson, a Feeling of Absence of Meaningful Purpose