Jodie,age 16,refuses to take a summer job working at her father's grocery store and instead decides to volunteer at a camp for disabled children.She says she would feel "useless" bagging groceries.Erikson would say that Jodie's choice reflects

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Jodie's decision to volunteer at a camp for disabled children instead of working at her father's grocery store reflects her desire to find a role where she feels she can make a meaningful contribution, aligning with Erikson's stage of identity vs. role confusion. This stage emphasizes the importance of adolescents exploring different roles and activities to develop a sense of identity.

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