When Kyoko looks back on her life,she feels she has contributed a great deal.She was a successful attorney for many years,has two grown children who visit her regularly,and though her husband has passed away,she had a very good relationship with him.According to Erikson's theory Kyoko is most likely to be in the ____________ stage of life.
A) intimacy versus isolation
B) integrity versus despair
C) knowledge versus wisdom
D) crystallized versus fluid

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In Erikson's theory, the stage of integrity versus despair occurs in late adulthood (ages 65 and up). During this stage, individuals reflect on their life and feel a sense of satisfaction if they believe they have lived a meaningful and productive life. Kyoko's reflection on her life and feeling that she has contributed greatly suggest that she has reached this stage. The other options (intimacy versus isolation, knowledge versus wisdom, and crystallized versus fluid) are not relevant to Kyoko's situation.

When Kyoko Looks Back on Her Life,she Feels She Has