The adolescent who has arrived at a sense of self and direction after consideration of alternative possibilities is at the phase called identity

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the adolescent who has successfully resolved the previous crisis of identity versus role confusion arrives at the fifth stage called identity achievement. This phase refers to the establishment of a coherent self-concept and personal values after exploring different options and choices. The other options, diffusion (A), foreclosure (B), and moratorium (C), represent less successful outcomes in the process of identity formation.

The Adolescent Who Has Arrived at a Sense of Self