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Answer: B - The stage of development titled Identity vs. Role Confusion begins in the teen years according to Erik Erikson. According to Erikson, social development progresses through eight stages and creates what is called a “psychosocial crisis” that must be resolved successfully before moving on to the next stage. In teens, this crisis is Identity vs. role confusion and is based on the question Who am I? This stage can last up to age 20. Self-doubt is a normal part of the process, as is taking on a variety of roles in the search for identity.