Alexandre is 25 years old and has not yet decided what he wants to do with his life.He changed majors in college three times in the last two years and he has considered dropping out of college altogether.According to Erikson, which crisis has Alexandre failed to resolve?

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that the crisis of identity versus confusion typically occurs during adolescence and young adulthood. Alexandre, being 25 and uncertain about his life direction, exemplifies someone struggling with this crisis, as he is trying to figure out his personal identity and role in society.

Alexandre Is 25 Years Old and Has Not Yet Decided