Tom is a high school senior who has been accepted to a pre-med program. He spent each of his summers during high school volunteering at a local hospital. Tom is looking forward to a career in medicine. According to Erickson, Tom has achieved _____.

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Tom's acceptance of his career choice in medicine indicates he has achieved ego identity, which is Erikson's developmental stage in which an individual gains a clear sense of their own identity and future goals.

Tom Is a High School Senior Who Has Been Accepted