Asked by Samantha Griffin on May 13, 2024

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As 79-year-old Amir mentally reviews his life,he cannot help smiling to himself.He believes he married and spent over 40 years with the most wonderful woman in the world,helped to raise three fine children,and was successful in his career as an accountant.According to Erik Erikson,what is Amir experiencing

A)  generativity
B)  integrity 
C)  identity
D)  intimacy

Erik Erikson

A psychoanalyst and developmental psychologist famous for his theory regarding the psychosocial development of individuals.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, or the state of being whole and undivided.

Generativity

The concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often manifested through parenting, teaching, and community involvement.

  • Analyze the implications of emotional and psychological transitions during late adulthood.
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danaja hardrickMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, integrity vs. despair is the final stage of life in which older adults reflect on their life and accept it as meaningful and successful or experience despair and regret. Amir is smiling and reflecting positively on his life, indicating that he is experiencing integrity. Generativity is the stage in middle adulthood where individuals focus on contributing to society and guiding the next generation, identity refers to the sense of self that individuals develop during adolescence, and intimacy involves forming close relationships in young adulthood.