According to psychosocial development theory, failure to establish a coherent sense of self in adolescence may lead to:
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Correct answer: Role confusion with unstable relationships and indecision
If adolescents do not manage the identity vs. role confusion stage successfully, they may experience role confusion, poor decisions, and unstable identity.
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