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QuizMultiple Choice

Generativity – Families, Children, and Beyond

Question 5 • Introduction to Human Growth and Development – 1708

Can a person who is infertile experience generativity?

Answer
A
yes, but only if she finds a way to interact with children
B
no
C
yes, but only if she adopts
D
yes, if she creates something that will transcend her

Explanation

Generativity is the desire to contribute to future generations or leave something of lasting value; it is not limited to having biological children. A person who is infertile can experience generativity by creating something that will outlast them, so the correct choice is “yes, if she creates something that will transcend her.”

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