Ismael has switched his college major several times while trying to figure out what kind of work he might like to do.Erikson would have suggested that Ismael lacks
A) identity.
B) initiative.
C) autonomy.
D) competence.

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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development states that during adolescence, individuals face the identity versus role confusion stage. This stage involves exploring different roles and developing a sense of self, which includes a sense of direction in life. Ismael's behavior of switching majors suggests that he is struggling with developing a cohesive sense of identity, which is a key aspect of this stage. The other options (initiative, autonomy, and competence) are not relevant to this stage of development.

Ismael Has Switched His College Major Several Times While Trying