A 50-year-old man panics on his birthday thinking his time is running out, so he leaves his wife for a 30-year-old woman. According to Erikson this individual is demonstrating

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According to Erikson's theory, the stage of middle adulthood is characterized by the conflict of generativity vs. stagnation. Generativity involves contributing to society, raising children, and nurturing the next generation, while stagnation involves a lack of growth and feeling stuck in life. In this scenario, the man's decision to leave his wife for a younger woman suggests a sense of stagnation and a desire for change or excitement. Therefore, the best choice is C) stagnation.

A 50-Year-Old Man Panics on His Birthday Thinking His Time