CommunicationQuestion 953 of 1700
An adolescent asks, “Who am I?” Which stage of Erikson’s theory is this?
- Intimacy versus isolation, the stage of early adulthood
- Trust versus mistrust, the stage of infancy
- Identity versus identity confusion
- Integrity versus despair, the stage of late adulthood
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Correct answer: Identity versus identity confusion
Adolescents (ages 12 to 18) develop a sense of self.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.4: Human Needs and Developmental Stages
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026