Question

According to Erikson, the _____ stage of development involves reflecting on the past and either piecing together a positive review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent.

Answer 1

Answer:

According to Erikson, the integrity vs despair stage of development involves reflecting on the past and either piecing together a positive review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent.

Explanation:

According to Erikson, the last and final stage of integrity vs depair occurs after the age of 65 years where productivity declines.

Erikson believed that people who do not feel satisfied with what they have achieved through their role in society have a tendency to become depressed and feel helpless.

CONCEPTS/basic attitude:  

• Acceptance of worth and uniqueness of life
• Sense of loss
• Contempt for others

Developmental Hazards:

• Inability to find the meaning of life.

Hence, According to Erikson, the integrity vs despair stage of development involves reflecting on the past and either piecing together a positive review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent.