After completing the readings in Unit 7 and further researching the topic, post a two-paragraph response to the following:

• It is probably true that development is more diverse in late adulthood than at any other age: Some elderly people run marathons and lead nations, while others are no longer able to move or think. Share your thoughts on this diversity of development in late adulthood. How does this relate to Erikson’s crisis of integrity vs. despair?
• How do you envision your own late adult years, and what steps can you take to make sure that you reach the goals you have set for yourself?