Ego Integrity vs. Despair occurs during which age range?

Ego Integrity vs. Despair occurs during which age range?

• A. Birth-2 years
• B. 26-40 years
• C. 41+ years
• D. 12+ years

Answer: (C)

In Erikson’s stages, Ego Integrity versus Despair is the face of late adulthood. At this point, people tend to reflect on their life as a coherent whole. If they feel they have lived meaningfully and accepted their choices and experiences, they develop a sense of integrity and fulfillment. If, instead, they focus on regrets, unfinished business, or unachieved goals, they may experience despair and fear about death. This stage is typically seen in the later years, usually 65 and older. The middle adulthood stage, which happens earlier, centers on Generativity versus Stagnation and covers roughly the 40s to 60s, dealing with contributing to others and leaving a legacy.

In Erikson’s stages, Ego Integrity versus Despair is the face of late adulthood. At this point, people tend to reflect on their life as a coherent whole. If they feel they have lived meaningfully and accepted their choices and experiences, they develop a sense of integrity and fulfillment. If, instead, they focus on regrets, unfinished business, or unachieved goals, they may experience despair and fear about death. This stage is typically seen in the later years, usually 65 and older. The middle adulthood stage, which happens earlier, centers on Generativity versus Stagnation and covers roughly the 40s to 60s, dealing with contributing to others and leaving a legacy.