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What term did Erik Erikson use to describe the sense of unfulfillment and lack of contribution to future generations that some people experience during middle adulthood?

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Erikson identified 'stagnation' as the feeling of personal and social inactivity during mid-life, where individuals believe they have achieved little and have minimal impact on younger generations. This contrasts with 'generativity,' which is the positive drive to nurture and guide the next generation.

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  5. 5.Based on Levy and colleagues' longitudinal study, which psychological factors were found to have a significant correlation with individuals' actual lifespan?

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