Questions and Answers
What is Identity Moratorium?
Identity Foreclosure is characterized by high exploration and low commitment.
False
What does Identity Diffusion refer to?
Constantly searching for meaning in life and identity without committing to beliefs or an occupational path.
Identity Achievement is characterized by ______ and high exploration.
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Match the identity status with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Identity Status in Psychology
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Identity Moratorium
- Represents a period of exploration where individuals delay making firm commitments.
- Involves actively searching and considering various alternatives to establish a personal identity.
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Identity Foreclosure
- Occurs when adolescents accept values and beliefs from family or community without personal exploration.
- Characterized by high commitment to these inherited beliefs while lacking personal questioning or exploration.
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Identity Diffusion
- Describes individuals who are frequently searching for purpose and meaning.
- Lacks commitment to any specific set of beliefs or career path, resulting in a feeling of disorientation.
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Identity Achievement
- Represents a state where individuals have made strong commitments to well-defined beliefs and values.
- Characterized by both high levels of exploration and commitment, indicating a thorough understanding of one’s identity.
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This quiz helps you understand key concepts related to identity statuses in psychology. Explore terms like Identity Moratorium and Identity Foreclosure to deepen your knowledge of identity formation theories. Perfect for psychology students or enthusiasts.