Sophia is a 78-year-old client who is always upbeat and full of stories about all the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. It always seems as if everything goes well with her and her family and that she never experiences any disappointments or regrets, although you are aware that one of her children recently divorced and a grandson has been incarcerated. Which integrity status is most appropriate for Sophia?

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Sophia's focus on the positive aspects and accomplishments of her family, while seemingly ignoring or minimizing significant negative events, suggests a pseudointegrated status. This status is characterized by an outward appearance of having achieved integrity, but with a lack of genuine acceptance or understanding of life's complexities and disappointments.

Sophia Is a 78-Year-Old Client Who Is Always Upbeat and Full