According to Erikson's Theory of Development, Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson's theory of development, which of the following older adults has successfully navigated the stage of ego integrity versus despair?

• A)72-year-old man who is reluctant to retire because "work is everything to me"
• B)78-year-old woman who has scheduled her third face lift
• C)80-year-old man who has informed his children that he has made his funeral arrangements
• D)67-year-old woman who is depressed because she has not been promoted at work for the past 10 years

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Definitions:

Vertebral Arteries

Two major arteries of the neck that supply blood to the brain.

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there, potentially leading to vascular obstruction.

Basilar Artery

A major blood vessel supplying blood to the brain, formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and maintaining intracranial pressure.