CH12 Flashcards
Erikson’s fifth stage of psychosocial
development, in which an adolescent
seeks to develop a coherent sense of
self, including the role she or he is to
play in society. Also called identity
versus role confusion.
identity versus identity confusion
Sustained loyalty, faith, or sense of
belonging that results from the
successful resolution of Erikson’s
identity versus identity confusion
psychosocial stage of development.
fidelity
Marcia’s term for period of conscious
decision making related to identity
formation.
crisis
Marcia’s term for personal investment in
an occupation or system of beliefs.
commitment
Identity status, described by Marcia, that
is characterized by commitment to
choices made following a crisis, a
period spent in exploring alternatives.
identity achievement
Identity status, described by Marcia, in
which a person who has not spent time
considering alternatives (that is, has not
been in crisis) is committed to other
people’s plans for his or her life.
foreclosure
Identity status, described by Marcia, in
which a person is currently considering
alternatives (in crisis) and seems
headed for commitment.
moratorium
Identity status, described by Marcia,
thatis characterized by absence of
commitment and lack of serious
consideration of alternatives.
identity diffusion
Parental practices that teach children
about their racial/ethnic heritage and
promote cultural practices and cultural
pride.
cultural socialization
Focus of consistent sexual, romantic,
and affectionate interest, either
heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.
sexual orientation
Infections and diseases spread by
sexual contact.
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Pattern of emotional turmoil, characteristic
of a minority of adolescents, that may
involve conflict with family, alienation
from adult society, reckless behavior,
and rejection of adult values.
adolescent rebellion
Adolescents’ struggle for autonomy and
personal identity
individuation
