According to Erikson,which of the following must a middle-aged adult do to be prepared for the final stages of life? The adult must:
A) Accept the fact that she is getting older
B) Reconcile that death is a part of life
C) Feel she has made a contribution to society
D) Have had a meaningful and intimate relationship

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Generativity versus stagnation is the stage Erikson describes for the middle adult.During this stage,a mature adult wishes to make a contribution.He either continues to gain skills,be productive,and pass on his or her knowledge to the next generation or stagnates.During the middle years,many adults are realistic and insightful about age-related physical and emotional changes.Others experience difficulty coping with passing youth and advancing age.Accepting death as a part of the continuum of life is a task for the older adult.Developing meaningful relationships is a task most characteristic of the young adult.

According to Erikson,which of the Following Must a Middle-Aged Adult