Question

name: _________
answer the questions below utilizing the following terms:
identity versus identity confusion
initiative versus guilt
crisis
commitment
patchwork self
identity achievement
foreclosure
moratorium
identity diffusion
sexual orientation
adolescent rebellion

1. erikson’s fifth crisis of psychosocial development, in which an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role he/she is to play in society, is called _________.
2. _________ is marcia’s term for personal investment in an occupation or system of beliefs.
3. _________ is the focus of consistent sexual, romantic, and affectionate interest.
4. _________ is marcia’s term for period of conscious decision making related to identity formation.
5. a pattern of emotional turmoil, characteristic of a minority of adolescents, which may involve conflict with family, alienation from adult society, reckless behavior, and rejection of adult values is called _________.
6. _________ is an identity status, described by marcia, which is characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis.
7. _________ is an identity status, described by marcia, in which a person who has not spent time considering alternatives is committed to other people’s plans for his/her life.
8. _________ is an identity status, described by marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives and seems headed for commitment.

Explanation:

1. Erikson's fifth psychosocial stage focuses on adolescent self-coherence.
2. Marcia’s term for investment in identity domains.
3. Defined by consistent romantic/sexual interest focus.
4. Marcia’s term for active identity decision-making.
5. Describes emotional turmoil in some adolescents.
6. Marcia’s status after crisis with commitment.
7. Marcia’s status of unconsidered commitment to others’ plans.
8. Marcia’s status of exploring alternatives toward commitment.

Answer:

1. identity versus identity confusion
2. commitment
3. sexual orientation
4. moratorium
5. adolescent rebellion
6. identity achievement
7. foreclosure
8. moratorium