Identity Development in Adolescence

Medium Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Adolescence

During adolescence, individuals experience significant changes in their social, emotional, and cognitive functioning. One of the major developmental tasks of this phase is the formation of a personal identity. Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory identifies this challenge as the identity versus role confusion stage. In this context, which of the following scenarios best illustrates a young adolescent navigating this developmental crisis?

A teenager begins to experiment with different styles of clothing and music genres to find what best expresses her individuality.

An adolescent studies hard to maintain good grades, motivated by parental expectations.

A young teen avoids involvement in social activities, feeling more comfortable alone and disconnected from peers.

A high school student joins multiple clubs but feels unsure about committing to a specific interest.

A fourteen-year-old is heavily influenced by his peer group and adopts their behaviors without question.

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