The nursing student is visiting a middle school with an assignment to observe and visit with students while walking around with the school nurse
Then nursing student is interested to learn that some students seem to be rebelling against authority figures like teachers and parents. The nursing student recalls that, according to Erikson's theory, this is not abnormal behavior. To which stage of Erikson's theory does this behavior belong?
A) Identity versus role confusion
B) Industry versus inferiority
C) Initiative versus guilt
D) Autonomy versus shame
Ans: A
Trying on roles and even rebellion are considered normal behaviors as the adolescent acquires a sense of self and decides what direction will be taken in life. Role confusion occurs when the adolescent is unable to establish identity and a sense of direction. The other choices are different stages of Erikson's theory.
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