The effort that we undertake to make sense of our lives as we enter late life is called ____ in the theory of Erik Erikson.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the final stage is called Ego Integrity vs. Despair, which occurs during late adulthood. In this stage, individuals reflect on their lives and try to make sense of their experiences, relationships, and achievements. They may either develop a sense of integrity, feeling a sense of wholeness and satisfaction with their lives, or they may experience despair, feeling regret and disappointment about the past, and fear of the future.

The Effort That We Undertake to Make Sense of Our