Josephine, a 70-year-old woman, after her retirement, volunteers at a homeless shelter. She divides her time between various charities and her friends and family. These activities keep her occupied and happy. Josephine's scenario illustrates _____.

A) ego differentiation versus work-role preoccupation
B) mutual withdrawal between society and aging individual
C) denial of current decline and the approach of death
D) ego preoccupation versus body preoccupation

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Micheil Wiegand · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Josephine's engagement in volunteering and maintaining social connections after retirement illustrates ego differentiation versus work-role preoccupation. This concept refers to the adjustment in how individuals derive self-worth when transitioning from work roles to other activities that provide purpose and identity, which is part of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development in later life.

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