According to Erikson, the principal developmental task of adolescence is the establishment of _________.
A)a more or less stable sense of personal identity
B)a sense of confidence or basic trust
C)a sense of intimacy versus isolation
D)an orientation towards generativity
E)a more or less reliable sense of ego integrity

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development identifies the establishment of a stable sense of personal identity as the key developmental task of adolescence. This stage is known as "Identity vs. Role Confusion," where adolescents explore their independence and develop a sense of self.

According to Erikson, the Principal Developmental Task of Adolescence Is