Danette is a teenager who knows that she is not at all like her parents. She could never be like them. She is her own unique person. Her style of dress, mannerisms, and language emphasize her uniqueness. According to Erikson, Danette is attempting to establish
A) intimacy.
B) generativity.
C) identity.
D) integrity.

Question

Danette is a teenager who knows that she is not at all like her parents. She could never be like them. She is her own unique person. Her style of dress, mannerisms, and language emphasize her uniqueness. According to Erikson, Danette is attempting to establish
A) intimacy.
B) generativity.
C) identity.
D) integrity.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, adolescence is the time when individuals try to establish their sense of identity. This includes developing a sense of self and understanding of who they are as a unique individual. Danette's emphasis on her unique style of dress, mannerisms, and language are all indicative of her attempt to establish her own identity. Therefore, the answer is C.

Danette Is a Teenager Who Knows That She Is Not