CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

Sharon is about to retire. Her adult children have moved out of the house and she enjoys doing activities for herself. According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development, Sharon is in which stage?
  1. Identity vs. role confusion
  2. Intimacy vs. isolation
  3. Generativity vs. stagnation
  4. Integrity vs. despair
Explanation
Answer: D - During the integrity vs. despair stage, adults come to terms with their identities and reflect on their lives. According to Erikson, adults who have struggled with prior stages of development often experience regret and despair during this stage.
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