Angus, who is 86 years old, looks back on his life wishing that he had finished seminary and become a missionary. Angus is most likely in Erikson's ____ stage.

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According to Erikson's theory, ego integrity versus despair is the final stage of psychosocial development that occurs in late adulthood. In this stage, individuals reflect on their life and either feel a sense of satisfaction and meaning (ego integrity) or regret and despair (despair). Angus's regret about not fulfilling his desire to become a missionary suggests that he is experiencing despair in this stage.

Angus, Who Is 86 Years Old, Looks Back on His