Allen is 19 years old. He is constantly asking himself who he is and struggling to discover what he is good at. He is exploring his values as well as his sexual, political, and religious beliefs in order to figure out his own priorities in life. He is in the midst of what Erikson would call ______.

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Allen is experiencing what Erikson called an identity crisis, in which he is struggling to figure out his own identity and priorities in life. Choice B, sturm and drang, refers to the emotional turmoil of adolescence, but does not specifically relate to identity formation. Choice C, adolescent transition, is too broad and does not capture the specific struggle that Allen is facing. Choice D, cognitive awakening, is not a term used by Erikson and does not relate specifically to identity formation.

Allen Is 19 Years Old