Rob has put all of his energies into his job as a stockbroker, often working 12 or more hours a day, and usually working on week
ends. Because of this self-absorption and a preoccupation with his own needs, Rob has been very successful and, by the age of 45, has already amassed what amounts to a small fortune. Although he continues to put in long hours at work, he is beginning to feel dissatisfied and bored with his life. According to Erikson's theory, Rob is probably facing the psychosocial conflict of _____ and is likely to develop _____.
According to Erikson's theory, Rob is probably facing the psychosocial conflict of generativity and is likely to develop stagnation
Explanation:
The seventh stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial develpment is Generativity vs. Stagnation. This example is a clear case of this stage because the signs of this condition are overexertion at work followed by dissatisfaction between the ages of 40 and 65 years old. The lack of feeling fulfilled and accomplishment may cause this.
Since she is eating in smaller portions, she is eating less calories; since she is also walking multiple times a week, she will probably become more in shape and lose weight.
Enrique's story contradicts: <u>The gateway hypothesis</u>
Explanation:
The gateway hypothesis states that a person that abuses the cosumtion of an specific drug for a period of time, can inherntly grow an inclination to try other llicit drugs that are harder or more harmful.
