Questions and Answers
What is Erikson's term for the gap between childhood security and adult autonomy?
What happens during psychosocial moratorium?
Society leaves adolescents relatively free of responsibilities and able to try out different identities.
Crisis is defined as a period of identity development during which the individual is exploring __________.
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What is identity foreclosure?
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What characterizes identity moratorium?
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Most adolescents from ethnic minorities develop a bicultural identity.
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What do minor disputes and negotiations between parents and adolescents facilitate?
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What does the new model of parent-adolescent relationship emphasize?
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What are cliques?
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What is one of the three stages that characterize the development of romantic relationships in adolescence?
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Gender differences in sexual expression appear to be widening over time.
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What is the average media usage for 11- to 14-year-olds?
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What is the average media usage for 15- to 18-year-olds?
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Study Notes
Psychosocial Moratorium
- A developmental phase identified by Erikson, occurring between childhood security and adult autonomy.
- Society allows adolescents to explore different identities without the burden of significant responsibilities.
Exploration During Psychosocial Moratorium
- Adolescents utilize this period to sample various roles and personalities, effectively searching their culture’s identity database.
Crisis vs Commitment
- Crisis refers to a timeframe of developing identity where individuals explore alternatives; often termed as "exploration" by researchers.
- Commitment signifies a personal investment in one’s identity.
Identity Foreclosure
- Describes individuals who have made identity commitments without undergoing a prior crisis, limiting exploration.
Identity Moratorium
- Refers to individuals experiencing a crisis while lacking clear or firm commitments regarding their identity.
Ethnic Identity
- Many adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds cultivate a bicultural identity, navigating their ethnic heritage and the dominant culture.
Parent-Adolescent Dynamics
- Minor disputes and negotiations between parents and adolescents help transition from dependency to autonomy.
New Parent-Adolescent Relationship Model
- This approach highlights the significance of parents as crucial attachment figures who support adolescents in exploring a more complex social environment.
Cliques
- Defined as small social groups consisting of 2 to 12 individuals, typically averaging 5 or 6 members, often sharing gender and age characteristics.
Romantic Relationships in Adolescence
- Consolidation of romantic bonds typically occurs around ages 17 to 19, representing a key stage in adolescent development.
Gender Differences in Sexual Expression
- Observations indicate a trend towards diminishing differences in sexual expression between genders over time.
Media and Screen Time Usage
- Adolescents aged 11 to 14 average approximately 8 hours and 40 minutes of media usage daily, while those aged 15 to 18 average about 7 hours and 58 minutes.
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Description
Explore the concepts of psychosocial moratorium as defined by Erikson, focusing on the exploration of identity during adolescence. This quiz covers key terms such as crisis, commitment, and identity foreclosure, providing a comprehensive understanding of identity development. Assess your knowledge on how adolescents navigate their roles and cultural identities.
