According to Erikson, the psychosocial task of adolescence is developing:

According to Erikson, the psychosocial task of adolescence is developing:

• A. Identity
• B. Intimacy
• C. Initiative
• D. Independence

Answer: (A)

Adolescence centers on forming a stable sense of self—identity—by exploring personal values, beliefs, and future roles. Erikson describes this stage as identity versus role confusion, where the main achievement is a coherent self-image and the ability to commit to choices about career, beliefs, and relationships. When identity is solid, you gain fidelity—the capacity to remain true to yourself while forming meaningful commitments with others. If a clear identity doesn’t develop, you may experience role confusion and uncertainty about who you are and what you want to become. Intimacy comes into play later, focusing on close relationships and forming intimate bonds. Initiative is a preschool-stage task about exploration and action, not the central challenge of adolescence. Independence relates more to autonomy in daily functioning and is not the specific psychosocial task described for adolescence.

Adolescence centers on forming a stable sense of self—identity—by exploring personal values, beliefs, and future roles. Erikson describes this stage as identity versus role confusion, where the main achievement is a coherent self-image and the ability to commit to choices about career, beliefs, and relationships. When identity is solid, you gain fidelity—the capacity to remain true to yourself while forming meaningful commitments with others. If a clear identity doesn’t develop, you may experience role confusion and uncertainty about who you are and what you want to become.

Intimacy comes into play later, focusing on close relationships and forming intimate bonds. Initiative is a preschool-stage task about exploration and action, not the central challenge of adolescence. Independence relates more to autonomy in daily functioning and is not the specific psychosocial task described for adolescence.