Erikson Held That Adolescence Is a Critical Period for Identity

Multiple Choice

Erikson held that adolescence is a critical period for identity development and that unsuccessfully resolved crises during this time result in confusion about who one truly is.In contrast, contemporary theorists believe that identity is formed:

A) in a gradual process of discovery that occurs across the lifespan.
B) after an individual leaves home.
C) by resolving a series of crises that emerge during adolescent development.
D) through discontinuous stages throughout life.