According to Erikson,during adolescence,a person is permitted to experiment with a variety of roles,values,and goals without making a lasting commitment.This reflects what aspect of adolescence?
A)psychosocial latency
B)stagnation
C)incompetence
D)purposelessness
E)lack of will

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development proposes that during adolescence, individuals experience the stage of identity vs. role confusion. This stage involves exploring and experimenting with different roles and values before making a lasting commitment to an identity. Therefore, the correct answer is A) psychosocial latency, which refers to the period of relative stability in which an individual is not actively resolving a psychosocial crisis. The other answer choices are not relevant to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

According to Erikson,during Adolescence,a Person Is Permitted to Experiment with a Variety