According to Erikson, during the "moratorium" period of adolescent identity achievement, the adolescent:
A)experiments with different roles, values, and beliefs.
B)makes commitments to particular values, beliefs, and a particular vocation.
C)has little sense of commitment to any particular vocational choice or social role.
D)has a very concrete self-identity that reflects immediate concerns and activities.

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During the "moratorium" period of adolescent identity achievement, Erikson suggests that individuals experiment with different roles, values, and beliefs in order to explore their identity options. They do not yet make commitments to particular values or vocation. Option C is partially correct but does not reflect the idea that they have "little sense of commitment" rather they have not made a final commitment. Option D is incorrect as Erikson suggests that during adolescence, individuals move from a concrete self-identity towards a more complex and abstract understanding of self.

According to Erikson, During the "Moratorium" Period of Adolescent Identity