According to Erikson, the task of the adolescent is to __________.
A) find a consistent sense of self
B) develop a sense of initiative
C) find intimacy with another
D) develop a sense of industry

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Erikson believed that the task of the adolescent stage, which occurs during the ages of 12 to 18 years old, is to establish a clear and consistent sense of self, often through exploring different roles and identities. This is in contrast to the task of the earlier stage of initiative vs. guilt (ages 3 to 6), which involves developing a sense of purpose and direction in one's actions. The later stages of development focus on tasks such as intimacy vs. isolation (young adulthood), generativity vs. stagnation (middle adulthood), and integrity vs. despair (late adulthood).

According to Erikson, the Task of the Adolescent Is to __________