Question

In Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development, what is the positive outcome of the fifth stage, called the identity-versus-identity-confusion stage?

Answer 1

Answer:

developing awareness of uniqueness of self and knowledge of roles                      

Explanation:

Identity-versus-identity-confusion: In psychology, the term identity vs. identity/role confusion is considered as the fifth stage in the theory of psychosocial development which was given by the famous psychologist named Erik Erikson.

According to Erikson, this stage starts from the age of twelve of a child and lasts through eighteen years of age which is the period of adolescence. In this stage, an adolescent tries to develop a sense of self and explores his or her interdependence, personal identity, beliefs, and goals, etc.