During the final week of school, Mr. Johnson takes his sixth-grade students to the computer lab and has them create a multimedia presentation titled, "This is Who I Am." He has collaborated with a middle school teacher so that the students will update and present their electronic flip-chart during the first week of school the following year. According to Erikson's theory, Mr. Johnson and his colleague are most likely supporting the positive development of which stage of human development?
A)Integrity vs. despair
B)Generativity vs. stagnation
C)Identity vs. role confusion
D)Intimacy vs. isolation

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According to Erikson's theory, Mr. Johnson and his colleague are most likely supporting the development of the identity vs. role confusion stage of human development. This stage, which occurs during adolescence (12-18) is identified as the fifth stage of human development, and is characterized by the development of one's sense of identity. By creating the multimedia presentation, these teachers are supporting the concept of identity, which will assist the students with reconciling any role confusion that they are experiencing. If the middle school teacher views the presentations before the first day, this also gives the teacher an opportunity to welcome the students with mention of specific information about their interests the following year. Again, this will reinforce the development of the students' sense of identity.

During the Final Week of School, Mr