Norm and Edna are in their late forties and are childless.According to Erikson,this couple may have problems

A) developing the virtue of hope.
B) experiencing intimacy as they progress through midlife.
C) relieving feelings of identity confusion.
D) achieving generativity.

According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial task of middle adulthood is achieving generativity, which involves making a contribution to future generations through work, parenting, or other forms of creativity. Being childless may create obstacles for Norm and Edna in achieving this task. Therefore, the best answer is D, achieving generativity.