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What is the psychosocial challenge for middle age according to Erik Erikson?

According to psychologist Erik Erikson, middle adulthood—typically between ages 40 and 65—is defined by the seventh stage of his theory of psychosocial development, known as 'generativity versus stagnation'. It is during this crucial period that individuals face the developmental task of contributing to the next generation versus becoming self-absorbed and unproductive.