In Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development, the primary task for adolescents is to develop ______.

A) ego identity.
B) ego differentiation.
C) ego transcendence.
D) ego integrity.

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory of psychosocial development, which outlines eight stages of life from infancy to adulthood.

Psychosocial Development

Explores how individual psychological development is influenced by social interactions and surroundings, encompassing changes in understanding oneself and society through lifespan.

Ego Identity

A sense of self or personal identity that develops through social interaction and becomes clear during adolescence, as described by Erik Erikson.