Marek finds support from his delinquent friends for his illegal behaviors. Even though he is often reminded of how poorly he is doing in school and how few friends he has at school, his older friends reinforce his behaviors. Erik Erikson would say Marek is developing his _____.

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Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during adolescence, individuals are primarily concerned with developing their identity. Marek is influenced by his friends, which is a part of exploring and forming his identity.

Marek Finds Support from His Delinquent Friends for His Illegal