The document discusses the life review process prevalent in late adulthood, where individuals reflect on their life histories. It highlights Erikson's final stage, ego integrity versus despair, where some individuals feel fulfillment while others may experience regret. Additionally, the assignment encourages personal reflection on aging and engagement with peers through discussion.

1. Assignment 1: Discussion—A Life in Review
In late adulthood, most people engage in a process of life
review. They recall their life histories and recount them to
others as well. As people review the important events from their
lives, they create a picture of their lives as an integrated whole.
The last stage of Erikson’s theory is called ego integrity versus
despair. As people complete their life reviews, they may feel a
sense of integrity. This means they look back upon their lives
with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. Others may have a
sense of despair. They often feel unfulfilled and have regret
about choices they have made or events that have occurred.
Many people fear and dread the late adulthood stage of life
because they believe what awaits them is ill health and
cognitive decline. While that description fits some adults in
later life, it certainly does not describe them all. Many older
adults lead healthy, active lives and are closely connected to
their families and communities.
Use your module readings and the Argosy University online
library resources to research the process of life review.
Conduct your own life review and then respond to the
following:
What do you look forward to about getting older?
What would you most like to look back on?
How do you view Erikson’s stage of integrity versus despair as
it relates to your own life?
Support your arguments with research, citing sources.
Write your initial response in 150–200 words. Apply APA
standards to citation of sources. By
Saturday, December 24, 2016
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Through
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

2. , review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Ask a
question, remark on an analysis presented, or suggest an
alternative view. Be sure to formulate a thoughtful and
substantive response.