An 81-year-old resident of a long-term care facility has confided in the nurse that he is profoundly fearful of death. Within Erikson's psychosocial theory, this statement may suggest a failure to resolve which of the following developmental conflicts?
A) Resignation vs. acceptance
B) Motivation vs. isolation
C) Generativity vs. stagnation
D) Ego integrity vs. despair
Ans: D
Erikson identifies the central area of conflict and resolution in late adulthood as ego integrity vs. despair. Successfully navigating this conflict involves "letting go," and the fear of death suggests an inability to resolve this conflict.
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