According to psychologist Erik Erikson, late adulthood is the stage of _________.

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the stage of late adulthood (ages 65 and beyond) is characterized by the psychosocial crisis of ego integrity versus despair. This stage involves reflecting on one's life and coming to a sense of acceptance of the life one has lived, as well as coming to terms with death and the end of life. A sense of integrity results in feelings of fulfillment, while despair can arise from feelings of regret, disappointment, or a sense of wasted opportunities.

According to Psychologist Erik Erikson, Late Adulthood Is the Stage