Child Development

Psychosocial Stage Theory: (continued)

8. Maturity (Ages 65 +): KEY TASK: Integrity versus Despair:

  1. He reflects back upon the life he has led.

  2. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIPS: Mankind in general
  3. POSITIVE OUTCOME: He is proud of what he accomplished in life and has few regrets
  4. NEGATIVE OUTCOME: He bitterly feels his life was wasted and looks back on it with regret

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