As 79-year-old Joe mentally reviews his life, he cannot help smiling to himself. He believes he married and spent over 40 years with the most wonderful woman in the world, helped to raise three fine children, and was successful in his career as an accountant. At this point in his life, Joe is experiencing
A)integrity.
B)identity.
C)generativity.
D)intimacy.

Question

As 79-year-old Joe mentally reviews his life, he cannot help smiling to himself. He believes he married and spent over 40 years with the most wonderful woman in the world, helped to raise three fine children, and was successful in his career as an accountant. At this point in his life, Joe is experiencing ​
A)integrity.
B)identity.
C)generativity.
D)intimacy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Joe is experiencing integrity, which refers to a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction with one's life achievements, common in Erikson's final stage of psychosocial development, often reflected upon in later years.

As 79-Year-Old Joe Mentally Reviews His Life, He Cannot Help