Adolescent Identity Development

Hard Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Adolescence

During adolescence, individuals undergo significant physical, cognitive, and social changes that contribute to their development and identity formation. Erik Erikson proposed that one of the primary psychosocial conflicts adolescents face is the struggle between identity and role confusion. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the core aspect of identity development during adolescence?

Adolescents gain a clear sense of identity through exploration and commitment.

Adolescents typically remain dependent on parental structures for identity formation.

Adolescents only develop a sense of identity once they reach adulthood.

Identity development in adolescence is primarily influenced by educational achievements.

Social media has no significant impact on adolescent identity development.

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