The Basic Challenge in the Crisis of Ego Integrity Versus

question 54

Multiple Choice

The basic challenge in the crisis of ego integrity versus despair is to ______.

• A) achieve stagnation rather than generativity in middle adulthood
• B) maintain the belief that life is meaningful despite physical decline and the inevitability of death
• C) look back on the events of one's life and construct a meaningful narrative of one's past
• D) hold on to the things and relationships one has accumulated over the years

---

Definitions:

Less Able

A term often used to describe individuals or groups who may not have the same level of skill, capacity, or ability as others, highlighting the need for support or adaptation.

Internal Locus

The belief that one's actions and behaviors are guided by personal decisions and efforts rather than external factors.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of focusing one’s attention on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-drive, impatience, and a strong sense of urgency.