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Devan Roblero
on Dec 29, 2024
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Ethan likes to sing and play the guitar and wants to pursue a career in country music. However, his parents advise him to take up a traditional career option. Finally, after considering other career options, he decides to pursue his passion. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Ethan is most likely in the _____.
A) identity diffusion stage
B) identity realization stage
C) identity achievement stage
D) identity actualization stage
Identity Achievement
An identity status that characterizes those who have explored alternatives and have developed commitments.
James Marcia
A psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his development of identity status theory.
Identity Statuses
Different stages of identity development proposed by James Marcia, including achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion.
- Attain insight into the categorization of identity statuses by James Marcia and observe their effect on the behavior and choices of adolescents.
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Learning Objectives
- Attain insight into the categorization of identity statuses by James Marcia and observe their effect on the behavior and choices of adolescents.