Identity Formation
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Identity Formation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how identity formation can differ between collectivist and individualist cultures.
Describe one challenge that multicultural adolescents may face during identity formation.
Describe one way in which family can influence identity formation in adolescents.
Describe the role of cultural identity in overall identity formation.
Explain how identity confusion can affect an individual's psychological well-being.
A 17-year-old is unsure about their future career and has not explored any options. According to Marcia, which identity status does this represent? (1) Identity achievement (2) Identity moratorium (3) Identity diffusion (4) Identity foreclosure
A student is actively exploring different religious beliefs but has not yet made a commitment. What is their identity status? (1) Identity achievement (2) Identity moratorium (3) Identity diffusion (4) Identity foreclosure
A teenager feels pressure to choose a career path because their parents expect it, without considering other options. What is this an example of? (1) Identity achievement (2) Identity moratorium (3) Identity diffusion (4) Identity foreclosure
A 17-year-old is unsure about their future career and has not explored any options. According to Marcia, which identity status does this represent? (1) Identity achievement (2) Identity moratorium (3) Identity diffusion (4) Identity foreclosure
A student is actively exploring different religious beliefs but has not yet made a commitment. What is their identity status? (1) Identity achievement (2) Identity moratorium (3) Identity diffusion (4) Identity foreclosure
A teenager feels pressure to choose a career path because their parents expect it, without considering other options. What is this an example of? (1) Identity achievement (2) Identity moratorium (3) Identity diffusion (4) Identity foreclosure
Identity formation is most critical during which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development? (1) Infancy (2) Adolescence (3) Early adulthood (4) Late adulthood
Fill in the blank: According to Erikson, failure to establish a clear identity during adolescence may result in __________.
Fill in the blank: The ability to maintain a consistent sense of self across different situations is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The lifelong process of developing and changing one's identity is known as __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which an individual develops a distinct personality or sense of self is called __________.
True or False: According to Erikson, achieving a strong sense of identity is necessary for developing intimacy in adulthood.
True or False: According to James Marcia, 'identity foreclosure' occurs when an individual has explored different identities before making a commitment.
True or False: According to Marcia, identity achievement is the most mature identity status.
True or False: Cultural background can play a significant role in shaping an individual's identity.
