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Generativity
LSD - Developmental Constructs
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Psychology
Graduate
05/29/2011

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How did Erikson define Generativity versus Stagnation?
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Involves gaining the capacity to generate or produce something that outlives you and to care about the welfare of future generations through such activities as parenting, teaching, mentoring, and leading
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Vaillant (1977) stated that generativity started at what age
Definition
o Vaillant’s 40-something men from his study expressed more interest in passing on something of value either to their own children or to younger people at work
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A study conducted by McAdams (2004)found what?
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middle-aged men and women were more likely to have achieved a sense of generativity than young adults
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In terms of generativity, those who had achieved a sense of identity and intimacy are more likely to engage in those behaviors. True or False
Definition
True
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Generative adults tend to be??
Definition
be agreeable, emotionally stable, and open to experience, as well as more satisfied with their lives
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