Identity Crisis Test: Quiz and Flashcards for Adolescence

What is the primary psychological development in later adolescence?

What is the central question that adolescents must answer during this stage?

What is the author's desired profession?

What is the primary task of later adolescence, according to the text?

What is the age range mentioned in the text as the starting point for this psychological development?

Identity Crisis in Later Adolescence

The most important psychological development in later adolescence (after age 16) is the formation of a mature identity.
A mature identity consists of an inner sense of uniqueness and an outward statement of goals, values, and beliefs.
The primary task of later adolescence is to answer the question "Who am I?" and understand oneself in reality and fantasy.

Challenges in Forming a Mature Identity

Adolescents must navigate new relationships with family members and friends during this phase.
They must explore new ways of feeling and acting sexually, with or without the influence of peers, parents, and authority figures.
They must also develop new ways of conceptualizing themselves and their world.

Examples of Identity Formation

The author mentions a personal example of wanting to be either a poet or a carpenter, but not a businessman, possibly due to their father's profession.
This example illustrates the exploration of identity and the desire to differentiate oneself from others.

This quiz explores the concept of identity crisis in late adolescence, including the development of a mature identity and the importance of self-discovery. It discusses the challenges of finding one's sense of uniqueness and establishing goals, values, and beliefs.