What is the main psychological task of adolescence according to Erik Erikson?

Trust vs. mistrust

Intimacy vs. isolation

Identity vs. role confusion

Generativity vs. stagnation

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C. Identity vs. role confusion

Erik Erikson proposed that the main psychological task of adolescence is identity vs. role confusion, helping individuals to understand who they are.

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