Eighteen-year-old Bethany is trying to determine who she is as a person and what she wants to do in life. According to Erik Erikson's framework, Bethany's current life challenge is:
A) basic trust.
B) initiative.
C) identity.
D) role confusion.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during adolescence individuals face the challenge of identity versus role confusion. This stage typically occurs between the ages of 12 and 18 years old. During this stage, individuals explore and develop a sense of who they are as a person and what they want to do in life. Therefore, the best choice for Bethany's current life challenge is identity (Choice C).

Eighteen-Year-Old Bethany Is Trying to Determine Who She Is as a Person