Erikson argues that most adults are motivated by what he calls generativity. By this he means that people:
A) wish to be creative
B) wish to produce as much as possible
C) want to give something of themselves to others
D) all of the above

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According to Erikson, generativity is the desire to contribute to the next generation or to society as a whole, often through mentoring, nurturing, or creating something of value. This aligns with choice C, which states that people want to give something of themselves to others. Choices A and B may be related to generativity, but they do not capture the full range of its meaning.

Erikson Argues That Most Adults Are Motivated by What He