Erikson: identity formation
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During which stage of adolescence do questions of identity arise?

  • Middle adolescence
  • All stages of adolescence (correct)
  • Early adolescence
  • Late adolescence

    • What is the main focus of early adolescence?

  • Awakening sexual interest
  • Who am I?
  • Where am I going?
  • Am I normal? (correct)

    • Which stage of adolescence is characterized by vocational expectations?

  • Early adolescence
  • Middle adolescence
  • All stages of adolescence
  • Late adolescence (correct)

    • According to Erikson, what is the first element essential to developing an identity?

    <p>Assessing one's own abilities and interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what is the second element essential to developing an identity?

    <p>Reflecting on childhood identifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what is the third element essential to developing an identity?

    <p>Assessing available opportunities in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which adolescents create an identity, according to the text?

    <p>By integrating parts of their loved ones' behavior and attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why opportunities for adolescents may be restricted, according to the text?

    <p>Discrimination and societal barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term do Marcia and other current scholars prefer over 'identity crisis' according to the text?

    <p>Exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the identity status that combines no exploration with no commitment according to the text?

    <p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the identity status characterized by commitment but no exploration?

    <p>Foreclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the identity status where adolescents have made definite personal, occupational, and ideological choices?

    <p>Achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the identity statuses of diffusion and foreclosure?

    <p>Diffusion involves exploration but no commitment, while foreclosure involves commitment but no exploration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Marcia and most other scholars, which identity status is considered unhealthy?

    <p>Foreclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used by Erikson to describe the process through which young people construct their identity?

    <p>Identity crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the identity status characterized by exploration but no commitment?

    <p>Moratorium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which identity status combines commitment but no exploration?

    <p>Foreclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Identity Development in Adolescence

    • Questions of identity arise during early adolescence.

    Early Adolescence

    • Main focus is on social relationships and peer groups.

    Late Adolescence

    • Characterized by vocational expectations.

    Erikson's Identity Development Theory

    • The first element essential to developing an identity is exploration.
    • The second element essential to developing an identity is commitment.
    • The third element essential to developing an identity is crisis.

    Identity Formation

    • One way adolescents create an identity is by exploring different roles and ideologies.
    • Opportunities for adolescents may be restricted due to social and economic constraints.

    Marcia's Identity Status Theory

    • The term 'identity exploration' is preferred over 'identity crisis'.
    • The identity status that combines no exploration with no commitment is diffusion.
    • The identity status characterized by commitment but no exploration is foreclosure.
    • The term 'identity achievement' is used to describe the identity status where adolescents have made definite personal, occupational, and ideological choices.
    • The main difference between diffusion and foreclosure is that foreclosure involves a commitment to a specific identity, while diffusion does not.

    Unhealthy Identity Status

    • Foreclosure is considered an unhealthy identity status according to Marcia and most scholars.

    Erikson's Identity Construction Process

    • The term 'identity vs. role confusion' is used to describe the process through which young people construct their identity.

    Identity Statuses

    • The identity status characterized by exploration but no commitment is moratorium.
    • The identity status that combines commitment but no exploration is foreclosure.

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    Test your knowledge on adolescence and identity development with this quiz! Explore the three stages of adolescence and the central issues surrounding identity. Challenge yourself with questions on cognitive and hormonal changes, sexual interest, societal expectations, and vocational exploration. Discover how these factors shape an individual's journey of self-discovery during this critical period of development.

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