Erikson's Lifespan Model Of Development: Integrity Vs. Despair

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Erikson developed a lifespan model of development. He created total eight stages from infancy to maturity and his final stage is called “Integrity vs. Despair.” This stage age group are in late adulthood ages 65 years old till death. Erikson believes that, as we age and mature, our goal should move successfully from one stage to the next but he also believes that crises occurs at each stage. The crisis is psychosocial in nature. During our final stage, we tend to look back at our life. A person usually comes with two conclusion whether his/her life was sense of fulfillment or bunch of regrets. If a person has a healthy relationship with their children and their family members, he/she may feel sense of integrity. He/she may feel comfortable

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