Read the following excerpt. Using the context of the paragraph, select the word that best completes the sentence.

If the adolescent fails to resolve the identity crisis by the time of entry into adulthood, he will feel a sense of role confusion or identity diffusion. Others seem to avoid the crisis altogether and settle easily on an available, socially approved identity. Still others resolve their crises by adopting an available but socially disapproved ___________. This latter option is called negative identity formation and is often associated with delinquent behavior. Resolution of the adolescent identity crisis has a profound influence on development during later adulthood.

ideology
friendship
opportunity
performance

Which word and definition match?

coherent—unclear
hoax—evidence
objective—goal
perilous—safe

- As per the question, the word that best completes the sentence and accomplishes the meaning of the sentence would be 'ideology'. Ideology is described as the set or body of beliefs, ideals, or principles that pertains to an individual or group. It often leads to discriminatory values due to its reliability on assumptions instead of facts. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

- In the second question, option C displays the word and definition that are equivalent as 'objective' and 'goal' are synonymous to each other. Each implying a 'result or outcome' that is striven for. The other options are incorrect as they are either neglecting each other's meaning or remain unassociated. Thus, option C is the correct answer.