In Blos's view, late adolescence is the period when adolescents typically _________.

• A. Period of Rapid Independence
• B. None of These
• C. Period of Identity Exploration
• D. Period of Career Planning

Answer: (B)

Blos views adolescence as a time of psychosocial reorganization centered on the second individuation, where the adolescent moves toward a more autonomous self while integrating this self within social roles. In late adolescence, the task is about consolidating identity and preparing to assume adult responsibilities by balancing independence with ongoing ties to the social world, rather than simply rushing toward independence, engaging in ongoing identity exploration, or focusing mainly on career planning. Because none of the listed descriptions precisely captures Blos’s emphasis on this consolidation and integration within social roles, the best answer is None of These.