Eric Erikson saw the period of adolescence as a time in which teenagers try out various alternative identities as they attempt to sort through the available options and forge their sense of who they are.

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This statement accurately reflects Eric Erikson's theory of adolescent identity development. Erikson believed that during the stage of adolescence (ages 12-18), individuals experience an identity crisis in which they explore different roles and possibilities before ultimately developing a sense of self. This process is known as identity diffusion, and is a key aspect of Erikson's psychosocial theory of development.

Eric Erikson Saw the Period of Adolescence as a Time