Question

1. Erikson's stage of generativity vs. stagnation is focused upon being productive, creating a sense of meaning, and contributing to future generations. How do you believe you will (or currently) satisfy the need for generativity during midlife? Be sure to directly refer to the textbook and/or other provided resources in your response. response to this question must be a minimum of 200 words.

2. What are two pieces of advice that you would give to a couple struggling with marital problems? Be sure to directly refer to the textbook and/or other provided material in your response. response to this question must be a minimum of 100 words.

Answer 1

According to erikson's stages of psychological development, generativity and stagnation are the part of age group from 40 to 65. During our middle age, we reach to a point where either we can make improvements in the world with our knowledge and experience, or we can do nothing to improve our society.

Working for the society& world and making it a better place by helping others is called generativity.

Doing nothing to improve our society and not getting involved and help others is called stagnation.

I think when I will be in my middle age, I will become a more experienced doctor and stable in my career financially.

At that time, I will help people and provide them healthcare they deserve at lowest prices or for free.

I will travel to the remote areas of my country to help people and provide them best healthcare possible.

I will try to involve myself in various social gatherings and be a part of social work and NGOs so that I can help more people & do things that nurture my soul and gives me the actual happiness.

Everybody works for themselves but you become a inspiration when you work for others. Yes, I think I will not remain in state stagnation & not involved with the society. I will be generative and use my knowledge and experience for the benefit of others.

I choose to be a doctor so that I can help people and do more social work.

Answer 2. I think any problem in the relationship occurs due to these two things

A. Communication gap

B. Lack of trust.

I think having trust in your relationship solves many of your problems & not having trust can cause lot of problems.

Plus, when you become busy with your lives you are not to spend more quality time each other and discuss how things are going in your life at personal & emotional level.

This communication gap cause hindrance in every relation and make you feel like strangers to each other. Good communication is really important in any relationship and so that you will be able to discuss any problem and work it out together because couple is relation between two people and understanding comes with communication. Lack of communication can cause unnecessary stress in the relation.

No matter what problems you are dealing with, tell your partner, discuss it, it will make things easy for you and your partner as well.