Sam is a 15-year-old boy. He does not have any clue about what he wants to take up as a career. Moreover, in the past two years, he has taken up more than five hobbies. According to Erik Erikson, Sam is __________.

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Sam is experiencing role diffusion, which is a stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adolescents struggle to form a stable sense of self and have difficulty committing to a particular identity or career path. This is evidenced by his lack of a clear career goal and his tendency to switch hobbies frequently, indicating a lack of commitment or sense of direction.

Sam Is a 15-Year-Old Boy