Erik Erikson maintained that the two basic aspects of life that dominate adulthood are

A. identity and independence.

B. intimacy and identity.

C. intimacy and generativity.

D. independence and generativity.

the answer is: c. intimacy and generativity.

As people step into adulthood, we will develop a different needs than what we have during our teenage years (most of the times it would be less materialistic).

Intimacy is the needs that make people want to develop a deep and meaningful connection with another individuals, and generativity is the needs that make people wants to do something useful and create a positive impact for the people around them.