AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ego integrity: Successfully resolving the crisis at this stage leads to the development of what Erikson referred to as ego integrity. Peace and fulfillment: People are able to look back at their life with a sense of contentment and face the end of life with a sense of wisdom and no regrets.2.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ego integrity versus despair is the eighth and final stage of Erik Erikson’s stage theory of psychosocial development. This stage begins at approximately age 65 and ends at death. It is during this time that we contemplate our accomplishments and can develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Erikson and colleagues, older adults develop a “comprehensive sense of wisdom” by renewing earlier stages of development and developing mature forms of the psychological achievements they that they made throughout the life course (Erikson et al., 1986, pp.

Detailed explanation-4: -Example items are “I am able to accept the ups and downs of my past life” (ego integrity; 3 items) and “I look back upon my life with a feeling of discontent and regret” (despair; 3 items).

Detailed explanation-5: -Erikson used the words ‘syntonic’ for the first-listed ‘positive’ disposition in each crisis (e.g., Trust) and ‘dystonic’ for the second-listed ‘negative’ disposition (e.g., Mistrust).