Multiple Choice
Which scenario best illustrates what Erik Erikson would predict would happen in middle adulthood?
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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage is characterized by the conflict of identity versus role confusion?
A
Young adulthood
B
Early childhood
C
Infancy
D
Adolescence
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Understand that Erikson's theory of psychosocial development consists of eight stages, each characterized by a specific conflict that individuals must resolve to develop healthily.
Identify the stage associated with the conflict of 'identity versus role confusion,' which involves exploring and forming a personal identity and sense of self.
Recall that this particular conflict typically occurs during the period of adolescence, when individuals face questions about who they are and their place in society.
Compare the options given: Young adulthood, Early childhood, Infancy, and Adolescence, and recognize that adolescence is the stage linked to identity versus role confusion.
Conclude that the stage characterized by the conflict of identity versus role confusion in Erikson's theory is Adolescence.
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