Explore theories of identity in adolescent development. Test your knowledge with questions on Erikson, Marcia, and more. Dive into the complexities of adolescent identity.
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of identity according to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory?
Occupation
Religion
Ethnicity
Sexual orientation
#2
According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the central conflict during adolescence?
Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#3
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing adolescent identity development?
Peer relationships
Parental expectations
Genetic predisposition
Socioeconomic status
#4
What role do peer groups play in adolescent identity development?
They have no influence on identity development
They provide support but do not influence identity
They strongly influence identity development
They only influence identity during adulthood
#5
Which theory posits that identity development involves navigating through a series of crisis and commitment?
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Marcia's Identity Statuses
Phinney's Ethnic Identity Development
#6
Which theorist is associated with the concept of identity diffusion in adolescent identity development?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lawrence Kohlberg
James Marcia
#7
What is the main focus of the identity achievement status in James Marcia's identity theory?
Unresolved identity crisis
Lack of exploration
Presence of commitment
Role confusion
#8
According to the identity foreclosure status in James Marcia's theory, individuals have made commitments without engaging in a period of exploration. Which term describes this status?
Identity diffusion
Moratorium
Identity foreclosure
Identity achievement
#9
Which of the following best describes identity diffusion in adolescent identity development?
A state of exploration without commitment
A state of commitment without exploration
A state of confusion and lack of commitment
A state of identity achievement
#10
In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage typically characterizes adolescent morality?
Preconventional morality
Conventional morality
Postconventional morality
Amoral stage
#11
Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the development of identity moratorium in adolescence?
Exploration without commitment
Commitment without exploration
High level of certainty
Lack of self-awareness
#12
Which of the following is NOT a stage of ethnic identity development according to Phinney's model?