Integrity vs despair stage time?

• A. Age 0-10
• B. Age 20-30
• C. Age 40-50
• D. Age 65 and above

Answer: (D)

In Erikson’s psychosocial theory, integrity vs despair appears in late adulthood as people begin to look back over their lives. If a person feels their life has been meaningful and has a sense of wholeness, they experience integrity and acceptance. If they dwell on regrets, unresolved issues, or missed opportunities, despair can set in, bringing a sense of disappointment and fear about the end of life.

This stage is typically associated with 65 and older, when retirement and aging often prompt reflection on one’s past. While some variation exists, the late-adulthood timing fits the idea of evaluating a life as a whole rather than earlier life stages.