AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Identity versus role confusion is the fifth stage of ego in psychologist Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage occurs during adolescence between the ages of approximately 12 and 18. During this stage, adolescents explore their independence and develop a sense of self.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fifth stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is identity vs. role confusion, and it occurs during adolescence, from about 12-18 years. During this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Typically, adolescents experience the developmental stage of identity vs. role confusion between 12 and 18 (Syed & McLean, 2017). Although role confusion is typical in adolescence, teenagers who require mental health treatment experience more intensive role confusion because of lower ego strength and self-esteem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Marcia’s four identity stages are diffusion (low exploration, low commitment), foreclosure (low exploration, high commitment), moratorium (high exploration, low commitment), and achievement (high exploration, high commitment).