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What is erikson's term that describes a period in which society leaves adolescents relatively free of responsibilities and free to try out different identities?

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Answer: Identity vs. Role Confusion

According to Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development, the ego is in its 5th stage during adolescence, there are 8 stages in total. In this time individuals have more independence and are more free to discover who they are and realize their identity.
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