The nursing student is visiting a middle school with an assignment to observe and visit with students while walking around with the school nurse. Then nursing student is interested to learn that some students seem to be rebelling against authority figures like teachers and parents. The nursing student recalls that, according to Erikson's theory, this is not abnormal behavior. To which stage of Erikson's theory does this behavior belong?
A) Identity versus role confusion
B) Industry versus inferiority
C) Initiative versus guilt
D) Autonomy versus shame

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According to Erikson's theory, adolescents in the stage of identity versus role confusion may exhibit rebellious behavior as they try to find their own sense of identity and establish their own beliefs separate from authority figures such as teachers and parents. This behavior is therefore considered normal and expected during this stage of development.

The Nursing Student Is Visiting a Middle School with an Assignment