Erikson's Identity Crisis in Adolescence

Hard Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Adolescence

During adolescence, individuals experience significant physical, cognitive, and social changes that shape their identity and worldview. Among various theories explaining adolescence, Erik Erikson proposed a stage characterized by the conflict of identity versus role confusion. In this context, one must consider how these developmental changes impact an adolescent’s decision-making, peer relationships, and self-perception.

Which of the following statements best illustrates the psychological task of an adolescent navigating Erikson's stage of identity versus role confusion?

An adolescent begins to explore various social groups and experiments with different social roles.

An adolescent feels comfortable adhering strictly to the values and beliefs of their parents without question.

An adolescent decides to disregard peer influence completely and focuses solely on their personal interests.

An adolescent experiences a prolonged period of doubt and indecision, feeling lost in their identity.

An adolescent consistently blames their parents for any social discomfort they face.

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