Mike is 14 years old. When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he promptly replies that he wants to be a lawyer and begins to speak about a recent case and how well the lawyers handled the case. However, his mother casually mentions that Mike's interests change almost every few weeks and that she feels that Mike should attend some career guidance sessions to decide what he wants to become. In the context of Erik Erikson's fifth developmental stage, this period of Mike's life is referred to as a ________.
A) sociological amnesty
B) societal moratorium
C) psychosocial moratorium
D) behavioral reprieve

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The period of indecision that Mike is going through, where he is considering different career prospects but is not sure about which one to pursue, is known as a psychosocial moratorium. This stage is a key aspect of Erik Erikson's fifth developmental stage, where teenagers explore their options and consider their values, beliefs, and ambitions to create a sense of purpose and direction in their lives. Mike's mother's suggestion that he attends career guidance sessions is an excellent way to help him navigate this stage and make an informed choice about his future career.

Mike Is 14 Years Old