Identity Statuses in Adolescents

Questions and Answers

What does Identity Achievement refer to?

Adolescents who do not experiment with different options.

Someone who has not made any decisions about their identity.

Individuals who have made choices after considering realistic options. (correct)

A pre-teenager struggling with choices.

What is Identity Foreclosure?

Adolescents committing to goals and values without exploration. (correct)

Young individuals in crisis.

Individuals making decisions about their identity.

Adolescents exploring various options.

Which of the following describes Identity Diffusion?

Pursuing clear goals and values.

Committing to a specific political affiliation.

Making no decisions about identity. (correct)

Experiencing an identity crisis.

What is meant by Identity Moratorium?

Struggling with choices and undergoing a crisis. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of Identity Diffusion.

A pre-teenager does not identify with any political party and lacks knowledge about politics. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of Identity Foreclosure.

A pre-teenager has decided to become a science teacher without researching other options. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Identity Achievement?

An adolescent has found what he wants to do in life and is pursuing it. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Identity Moratorium?

A pre-teenager is going through an identity crisis and cannot figure out who they are. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Identity Statuses

Identity Achievement: Involves making informed choices after evaluating realistic options, leading to the pursuit of personal goals.
Identity Foreclosure: Characterized by commitment to goals, values, and lifestyles decided by others without exploration of alternatives.
Identity Diffusion: Represents a lack of decision-making regarding personal identity and ambitions, often seen in adolescents who are indifferent about choices.
Identity Moratorium: Describes a state of active exploration and struggle with decisions about one's identity, often resulting in an identity crisis.

Examples of Identity Statuses

Example of Identity Diffusion: A pre-teenager expresses uncertainty about political affiliation, indicating a lack of engagement with or understanding of political views.
Example of Identity Foreclosure: A pre-teen decides to become a science teacher without investigating other subjects or career paths, showing a fixed commitment without exploration.
Example of Identity Achievement: An adolescent discovers their passion and actively pursues it, demonstrating clarity in purpose and direction.
Example of Identity Moratorium: A pre-teen is undergoing an identity crisis, struggling to understand who they are and what they want, reflecting a period of uncertainty and exploration.

Description

Explore the different identity statuses that adolescents may encounter, including identity achievement, foreclosure, diffusion, and moratorium. This quiz helps in understanding how these identities develop and the implications for personal growth and decision-making.