According to Erikson, Adolescents' Use of Sarcasm and Ridicule May

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, adolescents' use of sarcasm and ridicule may serve to

• A) reduce anxiety caused by identity confusion.
• B) facilitate heterosexual attraction and pairing.
• C) define adolescents' place within adult society.
• D) increase parental control.

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