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According to erik erikson's theory on aging, what is the final hurdle that most people who reach old age must overcome?

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Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development describes 8 stages from infancy to adulthood.
According to Erik Erikson's theory on aging, the final hurdle that most people who reach old age must overcome is despair.

The eight (last) stage is called Ego Integrity vs. Despair. It is the stage from 65 years . The basic virtue of this stage is Wisdom.

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