Jessica acts so differently with her parents than with her girlfriends that she often thinks her personality is completely phony.Erik Erikson would have suggested that Jessica is experiencing
A) delay of gratification.
B) stagnation.
C) role confusion.
D) generativity.

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Role confusion, also known as identity crisis, is a concept introduced by Erik Erikson. It refers to the psychological state of uncertainty and confusion regarding one's role in life, including a lack of direction, values, or beliefs. In this case, Jessica is experiencing a discrepancy between her behavior with her parents and her behavior with her friends, which suggests that she is having difficulty in defining her identity and determining her social roles. This may lead to a sense of phoniness or inauthenticity, as Jessica is not able to reconcile her different selves or find a coherent sense of self. The other answer choices are less relevant to this particular scenario.

Jessica Acts So Differently with Her Parents Than with Her