Intro to Gero: Erikson's Stages of Development

Question 1

What age group is outlined in Erikson’s Stage 7?

Answer 1

Middle Adulthood:

• 40-65 years

Question 2

What is the conflict in Erikson’s Stage 7 (Middle Adulthood)?

Answer 2

• Generativity vs. Stagnation

Question 3

What is the important event in Stage 7?

Answer 3

• parenting

Question 4

Describe: Stage 7 - Middle Adulthood

Answer 4

• Ability to care for and guide the next generation

-> must be able to satisfy and support the next generation

Question 5

What are elements for a positive outcome in Stage 7?

Answer 5

• Have and nurture children
• Be involved with future generations

Question 6

What are elements for a negative outcome in Stage 7?

Answer 6

• Unresolved concerns may lead to stagnation

Question 7

What are some example concerns of adults in Stage 7?

Answer 7

• Future of environment
• What kind of worl dwill be left for the next generation?
• Equality for all people

Question 8

What age group is outlined in Erikson’s Stage 8?

Answer 8

Late adulthood:

• 65 - death

Question 9

What is the conflict in Erikson’s Stage 8 (Late Adulthood)?

Answer 9

• Integrity vs. Despair

Question 10

What is the important event in Stage 8?

Answer 10

• Reflection on and acceptance of one’s life

Question 11

Describe this stage: Stage 8 - Late Adulthood

Answer 11

• Accepting one’s life positively
• Accepting responsibility and achieving satisfaction
• Achieving integrity:
  -> Fully accept oneself
  -> Come to terms with death

Question 12

What are elements for a positive outcome in Stage 8?

Answer 12

• Sense of fulfilment
• Acceptance of life and death as inevitable

Question 13

What are elements for a negative outcome in Stage 8?

Answer 13

• Feeling unfulfilled
• Experiencing despair and fear of death

Question 14

What is a typical reflection for aged persons in Stage 8?

Answer 14

• Reflecting on life and their legacy for future generations