According to Erikson,older adults can most effectively cope with the prospect of their own death if they have achieved a sense of
A) identity.
B) terminal decline.
C) competence.
D) integrity.

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According to Erikson's theory, the final stage of psychosocial development for older adults is "Integrity vs. Despair." During this stage, older adults strive to achieve a sense of integrity by reflecting on their lives and coming to terms with the choices they have made. Those who have achieved a sense of integrity are more likely to have a positive outlook on death and dying, as they feel a sense of completion and wholeness. Therefore, the best answer is D - integrity.

According to Erikson,older Adults Can Most Effectively Cope with the Prospect