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Erikson's Integrity Vs. Despair

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According to psychologist and theorist, Erik Erikson, “Integrity vs. Despair”, is the last of the eight stages of psychological development and life. This stage starts at roughly 65 years of age and ends with death. This stage of development is the reflection of life. In order to be successful in this stage, older adults need to reflect on life and have a feeling of fulfillment. Erikson states, “Someone who approaches death without fear has the strength called wisdom” (McLeod, 2013). Older adults who take pride in their achievements will have a sense of integrity. These individuals generally do not have many regrets and are overall satisfied with their life. An example of a person with a sense of integrity is one who had a career they loved,

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