Marshall has retired from his job and finds life very unsatisfying. As he reflects over his life, he sees himself as a failure and his life as a series of missed opportunities. Erikson would say that Marshall is experiencing
A)shame and doubt.
B)guilt.
C)stagnation.
D)despair.

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Erikson's theory suggests that in old age, individuals reflect on their life. If they see it as unfulfilled or full of missed opportunities, they experience despair. This is part of Erikson's final stage of psychosocial development, integrity vs. despair.

Marshall Has Retired from His Job and Finds Life Very