Psych Test 3 3 Flashcards
who studied identity-identity confusion
Erikson
people tend to fall _____________ with the Erikson Theory
somewhere in between
developmental changes that influence the development of identity
- cognitive changes
- morality changes
- physical changes
- Social changes
period which adolescents are reasonably free of parents rules
psychosocial moratorium
who studied exploration and commitment?
Marcia’s Theory
Marcia’s Theory has 4 statuses:
Identity diffusion
Identity foreclosure
Moratorium
Identity achievment
This is also used when talking about crisis
Moratorium
In Marcia’s Theory, the influences on identity formation are:
parenting style
adolescents behavior(drugs, clubs)
Social environment
In Marcia’s Theory, the Timing of these statuses is
- MAMA cycles (moratorium, to achievement, to moratorium, to achievement)
- Different types
- Major life events
Age timing of statuses
12-18: diffused or foreclosed
By 21: moratorium or achieved
Ethnic identity
4 ways to resolve:
Assimilated
Marginal
Seperated
Bicultural
Self esteem in adolescence
Erikson’s identity crisis