Which of the following represents the correct order of the four psychosocial conflicts that characterize the adolescent and adult years in Erikson's theory?
A) identity versus role confusion, generativity versus stagnation, intimacy versus isolation, ego integrity versus despair
B) identity versus role confusion, intimacy versus isolation, generativity versus stagnation, ego integrity versus despair
C) intimacy versus isolation, identity versus role confusion, generativity versus stagnation, ego integrity versus despair
D) industry versus inferiority, identity versus role confusion, generativity versus stagnation, ego integrity versus despair

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According to Erikson's theory, the four psychosocial conflicts that characterize the adolescent and adult years are identity versus role confusion, intimacy versus isolation, generativity versus stagnation, and ego integrity versus despair. Option B represents the correct order of these conflicts. Option A has the correct conflicts but in the wrong order. Option C has the correct conflicts but the wrong order. Option D includes an incorrect psychosocial conflict (industry versus inferiority) that is characteristic of the childhood years.

Which of the Following Represents the Correct Order of the Four