Stage 7 psychosocial crisis is which?

• A. Identity vs Role Confusion
• B. Intimacy vs Isolation
• C. Trust vs Mistrust
• D. Generativity vs Stagnation

Answer: (B)

Stage 7 is middle adulthood and is best described by Generativity vs Stagnation. In this stage, people focus on contributing to others and to society—through parenting, mentoring, meaningful work, and community involvement—seeking a sense of usefulness and lasting impact. When this need is met, individuals feel productive and that they’ve left a positive mark; when it isn’t, they may experience stagnation, self-absorption, and a sense that life lacks purpose. The other descriptions align with different life periods: forming intimate relationships belongs to young adulthood; trust vs mistrust is infancy; identity vs role confusion is adolescence; integrity vs despair is late life.