Paula has recently dropped out of high school. She is not sure where she is headed in life, but school does not seem to be a part of it. She has started drinking and hanging around whoever has some alcohol. It sounds like Paula is in a state of
A)menarche.
B)inferiority.
C)role diffusion.
D)imaginary audience.
E)ego despair.

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Paula's behavior suggests she is experiencing role diffusion, a term from Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. It describes a situation where an individual fails to achieve a sense of identity, leading to uncertainty about their future and place in society.

Paula Has Recently Dropped Out of High School