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Irina just had her first grandchild. She loves this child very much and wants to make sure he thrives in her family. Although she is retired, she has decided to stay home with her granddaughter and help the family. Which of Erikson’s psychosocial stages is Irina in?

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Answer: Generativity vs. stagnation

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According to Erickson's theory, generativity vs stagnation is the stage where a person tends make deep impact or mark on society by taking care and nurturing people that will influence and guide other people in world.

According to the question,Irina is displaying generativity vs stagnation stage where she is completely indulged in taking care of her grandchild so that he can become a prospered and well being when he grows up.

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