Formal operational thinking is likely required to successfully resolve Erikson's
A)identity versus role confusion crisis.
B)initiative versus guilt crisis.
C)autonomy versus shame and doubt crisis.
D)trust versus mistrust crisis.

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The identity versus role confusion crisis is a stage during adolescence where individuals are trying to figure out who they are and what their role is in society. Formal operational thinking allows individuals to think more abstractly and logically, which is necessary to successfully navigate this stage. The other options listed are stages that occur earlier in development and do not require formal operational thinking to be resolved.

Formal Operational Thinking Is Likely Required to Successfully Resolve Erikson's