Questions and Answers
What does Identity Achievement refer to?
What is Identity Foreclosure?
Which of the following describes Identity Diffusion?
What is meant by Identity Moratorium?
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Provide an example of Identity Diffusion.
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Give an example of Identity Foreclosure.
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What is an example of Identity Achievement?
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What is an example of Identity Moratorium?
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Study Notes
Identity Statuses
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Identity Achievement: Involves making informed choices after evaluating realistic options, leading to the pursuit of personal goals.
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Identity Foreclosure: Characterized by commitment to goals, values, and lifestyles decided by others without exploration of alternatives.
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Identity Diffusion: Represents a lack of decision-making regarding personal identity and ambitions, often seen in adolescents who are indifferent about choices.
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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
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Example of Identity Diffusion: A pre-teenager expresses uncertainty about political affiliation, indicating a lack of engagement with or understanding of political views.
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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.
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Example of Identity Achievement: An adolescent discovers their passion and actively pursues it, demonstrating clarity in purpose and direction.
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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.
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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.