Eunice is a retired bookkeeper who is now miserable, although she experienced no particular hardships in her life. As she looks back on her life, she sees many things that she wishes she had done differently. For instance, she feels that her work was not a meaningful contribution to society, thinks her adult children don't have good moral values, and regrets that she did not pursue higher education (she often thought about it, but somehow, things never worked out). Erikson would say that Eunice is experiencing the crisis of __________.

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Eunice is experiencing the crisis of Ego Integrity versus Despair, which is typical in the later stages of life when individuals reflect on their lives and either feel a sense of fulfillment (ego integrity) or regret and dissatisfaction (despair).

Eunice Is a Retired Bookkeeper Who Is Now Miserable, Although