"Students at this age are full of surprises," comments the high school teacher."They come in looking and acting like punk rockers one day,then like nuns and monks the next!" Erik Erikson would say these students are:

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, during adolescence (ages 13-18), individuals are in the stage of identity vs. role confusion. This involves actively exploring different roles in order to establish a sense of identity. The behavior described in the quote reflects this exploration of different identities and roles.

"Students at This Age Are Full of Surprises," Comments the High