Compare and contrast the psychosocial stages of middle (Generativity vs. Stagnation) and later adulthood (Ego Integrity vs. Despair) as discussed by Erikson.

The essay paper will focus on adulthood. Please reflect upon and share the following: Compare and contrast the psychosocial stages of middle (Generativity vs. Stagnation) and later adulthood (Ego Integrity vs. Despair) as discussed by Erikson. What skills (tasks) are important in both periods for successful development, and what skills are relatively unique to each stage for successful development? What characteristics of behavior in the former must change in order to develop successfully in the latter?