) According to Erik Erikson,a person who develops a sense of stagnation in middle adulthood is at risk for ________ later in life.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, middle adulthood is the stage of generativity vs. stagnation. Generativity involves a sense of productivity and creativity, while stagnation involves a lack of growth and feeling unfulfilled. If a person develops a sense of stagnation, they are at risk for despair in late adulthood, as they may feel a sense of regret and dissatisfaction with their life. Therefore, the best choice is D, despair.

) According to Erik Erikson,a Person Who Develops a Sense