Nicholas is 15 years old. Talking with his friends, he says, "Sometimes I think I would like to be a scientist, someone who makes discoveries that help people. Then I think that maybe a career in politics or medicine is more my style. I can't decide whether I should study premed, prelaw, or maybe microbiology." It is likely that Nicholas is in the _____ of identity development.
A) generativity phase
B) moratorium period
C) integrated identity stage
D) ego integrity stage

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Nicholas is in the moratorium period of identity development, where he is actively exploring different options and has not yet committed to a specific career or identity. The generativity phase and ego integrity stage occur later in life, while the integrated identity stage is the final stage of identity development where one has a clear sense of self and identity.

Nicholas Is 15 Years Old