Which of the Following People Is in Erikson's Stage of Identity

question 358

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is in Erikson's stage of identity vs.role confusion?

• A) Twenty-two-year-old Fernando is convinced that he has found the girl he wants to marry.
• B) Eleven-year-old Mary has just joined the chess club at school.
• C) Eighteen-year-old Justin has just informed his parents that he is no longer interested in going to church.
• D) Thirty-two-year-old Brigit has just decided to quit her job and go to graduate school.

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