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Which term reflects a balance between individual and society in Erikson's theory?

  • Communalism

  • Individualism

  • Psychosocial Moratorium

  • Ego Integrity

Answer

**Ego Integrity** reflects the balance in Erikson's theory between individual fulfillment and social responsibility. It entails a sense of contentment with one's life, a feeling of purpose accomplished, and a sense of unity with others. This term represents the ultimate psychological achievement in Erikson's developmental stages, where the individual comes to terms with their past, accepts the inevitable, finds meaning in life, and develops wisdom.
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