Erikson: identity vs. role confusion
According to Erikson, the central conflict of adolescence is:
Answer B: explanation for every choice
A
Industry vs. inferiority is the school-age stage, about ages 6–12.
B
Correct. Adolescents work to form a stable sense of who they are.
C
Intimacy vs. isolation is the young adult stage.
D
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt is the toddler stage.
TakeawayTrust, autonomy, initiative, industry, identity, intimacy, generativity, integrity.
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