Self and Identity

Question 1

What are James Marcia’s Theory of Identity’s two key aspects?

Answer 1

1. Struggle - exploration. 2. Commitment - Exploration.

Question 2

When you are have made a decision, and explored, what stage are you in?

Answer 2

Achievement.

Question 3

When you have not made a decision, but have explored, what stage are you in?

Answer 3

Moratorium.

Question 4

When you have not made a decision, and you have not explored, what stage are you in?

Answer 4

Diffusion.

Question 5

When you have made a decision, but you have not explored, what stage are you in?

Answer 5

Foreclosure.

Question 6

What are the healthy stages to be in? (2)

Answer 6

Achievement and Moratorium.

Question 7

What does being in foreclosure lead to?

Answer 7

An increased risk for a later “crisis.”

Question 8

What are people in the diffusion stage like?

Answer 8

Feeling hopeless, little control; have un-involved parents.