Ramon is a freshman in college. He doesn't know what his major will be, and he has few ideas of what he wants to do in life. According to Erikson, he is in which of the following stages of development?

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Ezequiel Hendrix

29 December, 01:33

Ramon is a freshman in college. He doesn't know what his major will be, and he has few ideas of what he wants to do in life. According to Erikson, he is in which of the following stages of development?

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Katherine · Answer 1

The correct answer is: Identity vs identity confusion.

Explanation:

Identity vs identity confusion is the fifth stage of psychosocial development which is a theory proposed by Erik Erickson.

During this stage, which occurs around 12 to 18 years of age, individuals tend to explore their identities and ultimately (hopefully) end up stablishing their authentic sense of self.

An individual who successfully progresses through this stage can form a coherent identity with its specifical set of values, motivations and role characteristics. The individuals who do not form an identity can experience role confusion which ultimately leads to distress and anxiety.

In this particular case, Ramon is a freshman in college. He doesn't know what his major will be, and he has few ideas of what he wants to do in life. According to Erikson, he is in the Identity vs Identity confusion stage of development.