Rob Has Put All of His Energies into His Job

Multiple Choice

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 weekends. 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 _____.

A) generativity versus stagnation; stagnation
B) ego integrity versus despair; despair
C) intimacy versus isolation; isolation
D) industry versus inferiority; industry