Ray is 90 years old. As he looks back over his life, he is saddened by seeing all the times that he failed to help others when he could have as well as his failure to establish closeness with his parents, his wife, and his son before their deaths. Erikson would say that this backward glance at his life has produced ______ for Ray.

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, in the final stage of life, individuals reflect on their lives and either develop a sense of integrity if they are satisfied with the life they lived, or they experience despair if they have regrets and feel they have failed to accomplish their life goals. Ray's reflection on his missed opportunities for helping others and establishing close relationships leads to feelings of regret and unfulfilled goals, which Erikson would describe as despair.

Ray Is 90 Years Old