Question

38-year-old woman quits her high-paying marketing job to focus on her children and become a school counselor. What stage would Erikson consider this to be:
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a) Generativity vs. Stagnation
b) Identity vs. Role Confusion
c) Initiative vs. Guilt
d) Industry vs. Inferiority
e) None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

ln my view its option b

b) ldentity vs Role Confusion

Answer 2

Answer:

Option a - Generativity Vs stagnation.

Explanation:

• Erikson's psychological theory of development acknowledges the impact of external factors like parents and society on personality development from childhood to adulthood.
• If a lady quits her job and focuses on her children and becomes a school counsellor, she belongs to stage 7.
• Stage 7: Middle adulthood - Generativity and Stagnation.
• This phase focus to contribute to society and the next generation.
• Generally at this stage the adults are at the heights of their careers.
• Many people tend to raise their children.

Hence, a 38-year-old woman belongs to stage 7 which is generativity and stagnation according to Erikson's psychological theory.