Question

The crisis in Erikson’s identity versus role confusion stage of psychosocial development is that the individual must __________.
A.
be creative, productive, and nurturing
B.
control one’s behavior in social situations beyond family
C.
realize who or what one wants to be
D.
form a close, intimate relationship with someone else

Answer 1

C. realize who or what one wants to be

Erikson’s identity vs. role confusion stage (adolescence) centers on forming a coherent sense of self and future direction; failure leads to role confusion about personal identity and goals.