Jeremy is 17 years old. According to Erikson, his chief task will be acquiring a sense of
A) identity.
B) intimacy.
C) generativity.
D) autonomy.
E) integrity

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the chief task during the adolescent stage (ages 12-18) is to develop a sense of identity. This involves exploring different roles and values, and ultimately forming a coherent sense of self. Intimacy (B) is the primary task during young adulthood (ages 18-40), generativity (C) is the primary task during middle adulthood (ages 40-65), autonomy (D) is the primary task during early childhood (ages 2-3), and integrity (E) is the primary task during late adulthood (ages 65 and older).

Jeremy Is 17 Years Old