According to Erikson, the Major Challenge of Adolescence Is the Creation

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Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, the major challenge of adolescence is the creation of

• A)different social, religious, and political views.
• B)economic independence.
• C)a low-risk lifestyle.
• D)ego identity.

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Definitions:

Sexual Gratification

The pleasure or satisfaction derived from sexual activity.

Sociohistorical Changes

Transformations within a society that are influenced by historical events and developments, shaping cultural, economic, and political structures over time.

Gender Inequality

The social process by which people are treated differently and disadvantageously, under similar circumstances, on the basis of gender.

Essentialism

Essentialism is the belief that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function, often ignoring the effects of context or culture.