A 40-year-old man tells his wife he thinks he is having a midlife crisis. In which Erikson stage does the midlife crisis occur?

Choice A reason: Erikson does address midlife through psychosocial stages, specifically generativity vs. stagnation. Choice B reason: Integrity vs. despair occurs in late adulthood and involves reflecting on life rather than midlife concerns. Choice C reason: Industry vs. inferiority occurs in school-aged children and is unrelated to midlife crises. Choice D reason: Generativity vs. stagnation occurs in midlife (ages 40–65) and involves the desire to contribute meaningfully to society. A midlife crisis reflects challenges in achieving generativity.