Levinson's term for the overriding drive of youth to become someone important, to leave one's mark on history, is ______.

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Levinson referred to the drive of youth to become someone important as "the dream." This term emphasizes the aspirational nature of this drive, which is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the world rather than on personal fulfillment (as in self-actualization) or belief in one's abilities to achieve goals (as in self-efficacy). "The goal" is too broad and could refer to any number of specific objectives one might pursue as part of their "dream." Therefore, the best choice is C, "the dream."

Levinson's Term for the Overriding Drive of Youth to Become