If a person fails to develop a sense of integrity and self-respect in later adulthood, feelings of _____ tend to result, and aging and death then become sources of fear.
A)despair
B)isolation
C)mistrust
D)stagnation

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the final stage of adulthood is Ego Integrity vs. Despair. Integrity involves the ability to make sense of one's life and accepting both the good and the bad experiences that have occurred. If a person fails to develop integrity at this stage, they may experience feelings of despair, regret, hopelessness, and fear of aging and death. Therefore, option A) Despair is the correct answer to the question.

If a Person Fails to Develop a Sense of Integrity