Mr. Farid has no meaningful conceptual goals and has changed his college several times. Erikson would have suggested that he lacks _______________?
Correct answer: A. identity
- A. identity
- B. initiative
- C. trust
- D. autonomy
Explanation
Erikson’s identity versus role confusion stage involves forming stable goals, values, and a sense of direction. Repeatedly changing colleges without meaningful goals suggests an unresolved identity crisis, not problems with trust, autonomy, or initiative.
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