Ariel's father is an attorney and his mother is a municipal judge.At 17,Ariel pierces his tongue,gets a bright orange Mohawk haircut,and shows up shirtless at his parents' reception for a prominent city official.Erikson would probably describe Ariel's behaviour as indicating

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Ariel's behavior can be seen as a form of rebellion against his parents' expectations, which Erikson would describe as a negative identity. This is when an individual adopts behaviors that are opposite to what is expected of them, often as a form of resistance or defiance.

Ariel's Father Is an Attorney and His Mother Is a Municipal