John Is an Adolescent Who Feels Overwhelmed by the Pressures

question 16

Multiple Choice

John is an adolescent who feels overwhelmed by the pressures placed on him to go to college and make an occupational choice that will lead to financial independence. His girlfriend wants to get married, and he doesn't want to lose her, so he feels pressured to make a commitment that he doesn't feel ready to make. According to Erikson, John is dealing with the following core struggle:​  

• A)industry vs. inadequacy. 
• B)autonomy vs. shame and doubt. 
• C)generativity vs. despair. 
• D)identity vs. role confusion.

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