generativity versus stagnation

the seventh stage of Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development. Generativity is the positive goal of middle adulthood, interpreted in terms not only of procreation but also of creativity and fulfilling one’s full parental and social responsibilities toward the next generation, in contrast to a narrow interest in the self, or self-absorption. Also called generativity versus self-absorption.

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Psychology term of the day

December 22nd 2024

payoff evaluation

see outcome evaluation.