According to Erik Erikson, the identity-versus-role-confusion stage of psychosocial development is characterized by
A. an increasing importance of the peer group as a source of social judgments.
B. an increasing reliance on adults for information.
C. the appearance of the zone of proximal development and increased scaffolding.
D. the development of a sense of competence.
Answer: A
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