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Psychology QUESTION #9931
Question 1
According to Erikson's theory, the central struggle during adolescence is:
  • Intimacy versus isolation
  • Initiative versus guilt
  • Identity versus role confusion✔️
  • Competence versus inferiority
Correct Answer Explanation
Erikson's stage for adolescence (ages 12–18) centers on Identity versus Role Confusion — forming a coherent self-concept. Success produces a stable identity; failure leads to role confusion and identity diffusion.