Jordan Is 17 Years Old and Has Been Searching for an Identity

question 75

Multiple Choice

Jordan is 17 years old and has been searching for an identity since he was about 13. He has joined-and quit-various school organizations and tried several after-school jobs in his attempt to find out what kind of a career would interest him. According to Erikson's theory, what might Jordan be at risk for if he does not eventually develop a stable definition of the self?

• A) The mistrust of others
• B) Shame and doubt over his own competence
• C) Role confusion
• D) Stagnation

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Definitions:

Mentoring Relationship

A personal development relationship where a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person.

Tenured Faculty

Academic staff members who have been granted tenure, offering them job security and freedom to research or teach according to their expertise.

Task-Oriented

Focused on completing tasks or achieving specific objectives rather than on broader or relational goals.

Collegial Peers

Peers within the same organization or field who share a professional relationship based on mutual respect and collaboration.