Question

348. I am in my early fifties. If I do not reach out to others, especially young

people, Erik Erikson says I will experience:
(A) Shame
(B) Depression
(C) Isolation
(D) Stagnation
(E) Despair

Answer 1

In Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, older people must struggle with e. integrity versus despair.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the challenge that older people must struggle with is e. integrity versus despair.

This stage occurs in late adulthood, starting from the mid-60s until the end of life. Erikson believed that individuals in this stage reflect on their lives and either feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment (integrity) or a sense of regret and bitterness (despair).