#1
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of identity according to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory?
Occupation
ExplanationOccupation is not a dimension of identity in Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory.
#2
According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the central conflict during adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
ExplanationThe central conflict during adolescence according to Erikson's theory is Identity vs. Role Confusion.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing adolescent identity development?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationGenetic predisposition is not a factor influencing adolescent identity development.
#4
What role do peer groups play in adolescent identity development?
They strongly influence identity development
ExplanationPeer groups strongly influence adolescent identity development.
#5
Which theory posits that identity development involves navigating through a series of crisis and commitment?
Marcia's Identity Statuses
ExplanationMarcia's Identity Statuses posits that identity development involves navigating through crises and commitment.
#6
Which theorist is associated with the concept of identity diffusion in adolescent identity development?
James Marcia
ExplanationJames Marcia is associated with identity diffusion in adolescent identity development.
#7
What is the main focus of the identity achievement status in James Marcia's identity theory?
Presence of commitment
ExplanationIdentity achievement status in James Marcia's theory focuses on the presence of commitment.
#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 foreclosure
ExplanationIdentity foreclosure status in James Marcia's theory describes making commitments without exploration.
#9
Which of the following best describes identity diffusion in adolescent identity development?
A state of confusion and lack of commitment
ExplanationIdentity diffusion in adolescent development is characterized by confusion and lack of commitment.
#10
In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage typically characterizes adolescent morality?
Conventional morality
ExplanationAdolescent morality is typically characterized by conventional morality in Kohlberg's theory.
#11
Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the development of identity moratorium in adolescence?
Exploration without commitment
ExplanationIdentity moratorium in adolescence is contributed by exploration without commitment.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a stage of ethnic identity development according to Phinney's model?
Ethnic identity foreclosure
ExplanationEthnic identity foreclosure is not a stage in Phinney's model of ethnic identity development.