Chapter 12

Question 1

narcissism

Answer 1

A self-centered and self- concerned approach toward others.

Question 2

crisis.

Answer 2

Marcia’s term for a period of identity development during which the adolescent is exploring alternatives

Question 3

commitment

Answer 3

Marcia’s term for the part of identity development in which adolescents show a personal investment in identity.

Question 4

identity diffusion

Answer 4

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis (explored meaningful alternatives) or made any commitments.

Question 5

identity foreclosure

Answer 5

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have made a commitment but have not experienced a crisis.

Question 6

identity moratorium

Answer 6

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis, but their commitments are either absent or vaguely defined.

Question 7

identity achievement

Answer 7

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have undergone a crisis and have made a commitment.

Question 8

clique

Answer 8

A small group of about five or six individuals that may form among adolescents who engage in similar activities.

Question 9

crowd

Answer 9

A larger group structure than a clique that is usually based on reputation; members may or may not spend much time together.

Question 10

rite of passage

Answer 10

A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another. Most rites of passage focus on the transition to adult status.

Question 11

juvenile delinquent

Answer 11

An adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal.