Module 10: Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Question 1

integrity

Answer 1

Erikson refers to this as reflecting on one’s life and is experiencing a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment

Question 2

disengagement theory

Answer 2

suggests that during late adulthood, the individual and society mutually withdraw

Question 3

activity theory

Answer 3

suggests that people are barred from meaningful experiences as they age and that physical and social activities are important

Question 4

continuity theory

Answer 4

suggests that as people age, they continue to view the self in much the same way as they did when they were younger