Jeremy is 17 years old. According to Erikson, his chief task will be acquiring a sense of ________.
A) identity
B) intimacy
C) generativity
D) autonomy

Question

Jeremy is 17 years old. According to Erikson, his chief task will be acquiring a sense of ________.
A) identity 
B) intimacy 
C) generativity
D) autonomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the chief task of adolescence is to establish an identity, defined as a firm and coherent sense of self. In this stage, individuals explore different roles, values, and beliefs, and integrate them into a unified sense of identity. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. The other options, intimacy (B), generativity (C), and autonomy (D), belong to later stages of development according to Erikson's theory.

Jeremy Is 17 Years Old