Leonora, a 75-year-old woman, has had a legal will prepared. She has bequeathed her life’s savings to the charity of her choice.

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Leonora, a 75-year-old woman, has had a legal will prepared. She has bequeathed her life’s savings to the charity of her choice.

Her physical assets, such as her two homes, will be shared by her two daughters. Leonora’s scenario illustrates _____.

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blagie [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-02T23:28:22+03:00

Answer:

ego transcendence versus ego preoccupation

Explanation:

Ego transcendence is the belief that a person has done enough contribution in his/her life and their legacy will be carried on / remembered by the next generation. Ego preoccupation believes the opposite. It see our life as some sort of failure and 'useless'.

This conflict tend to occurs on individuals when we reach a late adult age.

This can be seen in Leonora's situation.

She has a legal will prepared and will provide enough assets for her daughters to live comfortably when she passed away. Because of this accomplishments, she most likely in the state of Ego transcendence.