In Erickson's theory, which stage centers on developing identity in occupation, religion, and sex roles to avoid role confusion?

In Erickson's theory, which stage centers on developing identity in occupation, religion, and sex roles to avoid role confusion?

• A. Adolescent
• B. Infant
• C. Toddler
• D. Middle Age

Answer: (A)

Identity development during adolescence is the central task here. In Erikson’s model, the adolescent period is when individuals explore and form a coherent sense of self across roles such as occupation, beliefs, and how they fit into gender and social expectations. The healthy resolution of this crisis—identity vs role confusion—leads to a stable sense of who they are and what they stand for, enabling commitment to future choices and values. If exploration is uneven or abortive, role confusion can emerge, leaving a shaky or inconsistent self-image and uncertainty about future directions. The infant and toddler stages involve earlier crises (trust and autonomy), while middle age corresponds to generativity vs stagnation, making adolescence the stage that specifically centers on developing identity to avoid role confusion.

Identity development during adolescence is the central task here. In Erikson’s model, the adolescent period is when individuals explore and form a coherent sense of self across roles such as occupation, beliefs, and how they fit into gender and social expectations. The healthy resolution of this crisis—identity vs role confusion—leads to a stable sense of who they are and what they stand for, enabling commitment to future choices and values. If exploration is uneven or abortive, role confusion can emerge, leaving a shaky or inconsistent self-image and uncertainty about future directions. The infant and toddler stages involve earlier crises (trust and autonomy), while middle age corresponds to generativity vs stagnation, making adolescence the stage that specifically centers on developing identity to avoid role confusion.