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What is an identity crises? Why is this common amongst adolescents?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is a drug that was used to treat morning sickness during pregnancy and resulted in limb deformities?
 
  a. Thalidomide c. Amphetamines
  b. Rubella d. Lithium



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Answer to Question 1

An identity crisis is a period of doubt and crises concerning one's definition of self and the role of said self in society. Adolescents are increasingly able to view themselves as independent of others and their actions and conduct as personal. This new independence and separation naturally leads to some confusion of identity as a more dependent sense of identity is shed.

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