A 78-year-old woman reflects back on her life and has few regrets. According to Erikson, she has accomplished which of the following?

Choice A reason: Ego integrity is the psychosocial stage of late adulthood in which individuals reflect on their life with a sense of fulfillment and acceptance, indicating successful resolution of life challenges. Choice B reason: Erikson’s stages continue through late adulthood; they do not end before age 70. Choice C reason: Egocentrism refers to self-centered thinking, more characteristic of early developmental stages, not successful aging. Choice D reason: While ego defense mechanisms may develop over a lifetime, they are not equivalent to the achievement of ego integrity.