Fifteen-year-old Abby is secure and has a strong sense of self. According to Erikson, she has achieved
A) intimacy.
B) identity.
C) isolation.
D) generativity.

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According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, during adolescence (ages 12 to 18), individuals face the challenge of identity vs. role confusion. Successfully navigating this stage leads to a strong sense of self or identity, which describes Abby's situation.

Fifteen-Year-Old Abby Is Secure and Has a Strong Sense of Self