Which statement describes achievement of Erikson's generativity versus stagnation developmental stage?
A. I've been a girl scout leader for troop 259 for 7 years.
B. I feel great that I could pay for my bike with my paper route money.
C. My parents are so pleased that John and I are going to be married.
D. I've had a very full life. I'm not afraid to leave this world.
Question 2
A 29-year-old client living with parents has few interpersonal relationships. The client states, I have trouble trusting people. Based on Erikson's developmental theory, which should the nurse recognize as a true statement about this client?
A. The client has not progressed beyond the trust versus mistrust developmental stage.
B. Developmental deficits in earlier life stages have impaired the client's adult functioning.
C. The client cannot move to the next developmental stage until mastering all earlier stages.
D. The client's developmental problems began in the intimacy versus isolation stage.