The "informed and detached concern with life itself in the face of death itself" is how Erikson defined
A)mistrust.
B)detachment.
C)wisdom.
D)despair.
E)isolation.

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Erikson defined this as wisdom, which is the final stage of his psychosocial development theory. It is characterized by a sense of calm acceptance of death and a sense of satisfaction with the life one has lived. It involves a detachment from material possessions and a focus on the bigger picture of life.

The "Informed and Detached Concern with Life Itself in the Face