In Erikson's theory,the gap between the secure roles of childhood and the full independence of adulthood is known as

A) self-efficacy.
B) psychosocial moratorium.
C) the barometric self.
D) ethnocentrism.

The gap between the secure roles of childhood and the full independence of adulthood is known as psychosocial moratorium in Erikson's theory. This refers to the period in a person's life where they are actively trying to figure out who they are and what they want to do with their lives, but do not yet have the full sense of identity or independence that comes with adulthood. Self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their own abilities to accomplish tasks or goals. The barometric self is not a term used in Erikson's theory, and ethnocentrism refers to a biased or limited perspective based on one's own cultural background.