According to Erik Erikson, the developmental period during which teenagers seek to determine what is unique and distinctive about themselves is called __________.

A. ego-integrity versus despair
B. identity versus identity-confusion
C. autonomy versus shame
D. initiative versus guilt


Answer: B

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