Questions: Parenting, teaching, and mentorship are examples of how middle-aged adults can develop: midlife crises stagnation fight-or-flight generativity

Parenting, teaching, and mentorship are examples of how middle-aged adults can develop: midlife crises stagnation fight-or-flight generativity
Transcript text: Parenting, teaching, and mentorship are examples of how middle-aged adults can develop: midlife crises stagnation fight-or-flight generativity
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The answer is generativity.

Explanation for each option:

  • Midlife crises: This term refers to a period of emotional turmoil in middle-aged individuals, often characterized by a desire for change or reevaluation of life goals. It is not related to the positive development of parenting, teaching, or mentorship.

  • Stagnation: This is the opposite of generativity and refers to a lack of growth or development. Middle-aged adults who do not engage in activities like parenting, teaching, or mentorship may experience stagnation, as they are not contributing to the next generation or society.

  • Fight-or-flight: This is a physiological response to stress or danger, not related to the developmental roles of parenting, teaching, or mentorship.

  • Generativity: This is the correct answer. It refers to the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, which is often expressed through parenting, teaching, and mentorship. This concept is a key part of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, where generativity is seen as a major task of middle adulthood.

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