According to Erikson, the central crisis of adolescence is _____________?
Correct answer: A. identity vs confusion
- A. identity vs confusion
- B. trust vs mistrust
- C. industry vs inferiority
- D. intimacy vs isolation
Explanation
Erikson viewed adolescence as the period for resolving identity versus role confusion, as the young person develops a stable sense of self. Trust, industry, and intimacy belong to infancy, middle childhood, and early adulthood respectively.
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