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 involves the ability to reflect on one’s life with a sense of fulfillment and acceptance, characteristic of late adulthood according to Erikson’s psychosocial developmental stages. Choice B reason: Erikson’s stages continue throughout the lifespan; late adulthood involves the stage of ego integrity versus despair. Choice C reason: Egocentrism refers to a preoccupation with oneself and limited perspective-taking, typically associated with early developmental stages, not late adulthood. Choice D reason: Advanced ego defense mechanisms describe coping strategies rather than a developmental stage and do not specifically define Erikson’s concept of ego integrity.