Why would Erikson’s stage of Identity Development versus Role Confusion be important to a counseling and human services professional who works with a teenager who is exploring their sexuality?

Why would Erikson’s stage of Identity Development versus Role Confusion be important to a counseling and human services professional who works with a teenager who is exploring their sexuality? Please think about the diverse clients a counseling and human services professional serves to help develop appropriate concepts, topics, or theories. Please do not include personal experiences or personal examples, this is a research paper.

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