Question

If you were to read a counselor's report that a high school student had a negative identity, the adolescent described would most likely be

a) Confident in their identity choices
b) Experiencing a clear sense of identity
c) Struggling with identity issues and feeling uncertain
d) Firmly committed to their identity

Answer 1

A high school student with a negative identity would most likely be struggling with identity issues and feeling uncertain.

Step-by-step explanation:

A high school student with a negative identity would most likely be c) Struggling with identity issues and feeling uncertain. According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, adolescents face the task of identity versus role confusion. During this stage, adolescents question who they are and what they want to do with their lives. Those who are successful develop a strong sense of identity, while those who struggle may experience confusion and uncertainty about their identity.