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Maame Aqoxua
on Dec 29, 2024
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Jonah is a 15-year-old boy. His parents believe that Jonah has all the qualities required to become a scientist and encourage him to plan his future accordingly. Influenced by his parents' encouragement, Jonah decides to take up research in the field of science. He selects his career solely on the basis of his parents' views. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Jonah's decision illustrates _____.
A) identity achievement
B) moratorium
C) identity diffusion
D) foreclosure
Foreclosure
In psychological terms, it refers to a premature commitment to an identity or role as determined by parental choice, without undergoing a period of exploration.
James Marcia
A developmental psychologist who proposed a theory of identity status focusing on adolescents' exploration and commitment to values and goals.
Identity Statuses
A framework by James Marcia categorizing the process of identity formation into four statuses: achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion.
- Acquire knowledge of James Marcia’s framework of identity statuses and its application to the conduct and decisions of adolescents.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of James Marcia’s framework of identity statuses and its application to the conduct and decisions of adolescents.