According to Erikson's developmental theory, what would be a primary concern of a 68-year-old woman?
a. Developmental life events, such as loss of employment position
b. Multiple changes as her children have children
c. The meaning of her life and accepting the inevitability of death
d. The possibility of increased housing costs as property taxes keep going up
ANS: C
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