Question

Seventeen-year-old nicholas failed several classes, lost his job, and spends most of his time sleeping on the couch. when his parents voice their disapproval, he replies, "whatever." nicholas' response indicates _____.

a. a moratorium
b. identity achievement
c. role confusion
d. identity foreclosure

Answer 1

Nicholas' response "Whatever" to his parent's disapproval for sleeping n the couch and doing nothing indicates role confusion.
Correct answer: C
Role confusion in one of the crisis of adolescence in which individuals are not sure who they are or what they like and they tend to drift from one job or relationship to another.