In the context of Roy Baumeister's concept of identity crises, which of the following is a characteristic of an identity conflict?
A. It occurs when a person discards old values and gets curious about other belief systems.
B. It involves an incompatibility between two or more aspects of identity.
C. It requires people to search for new beliefs, values, and goals.
D. It is associated with feelings of emptiness and uncertainty due to a lack of inner foundation.
Answer: B
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