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What is identity?
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According to Erikson, a coherent conception of the self, made up of goals, values, and beliefs to which a person is solidly committed.
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What is identity versus identity confusion?
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Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development, in which an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society. Also called "identity versus role confusion."
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What are identity statuses?
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james E. Marcia's term for states of ego development that depend on the presence or absence of crisis and commitment.
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What is "crisis" according to James E. Marcia?
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Period of conscious decision making related to identity formation.
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What is "commitment" according to James E. Marcia?
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Personal investment in an occupation or system of beliefs.
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What is identity achievement according to James E. Marcia?
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Identity status, described by Marcia, that is characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives.
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What is foreclosure according to James E. Marcia?
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Identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person who has not spent time considering alternatives (that is, has not been in crisis) is committed to other people's plans for his or her life.
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What moratorium according to James E. Marcia?
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Identity status, described by marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives (in crisis) and seems headed for commitment.
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What is identity difffusion according to James E. Marcia?
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Identity status, described by Marcia, that is characterized by absence of commitment and lack of serous consideration of alternatives.
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What is cultural socialization?
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Parental practices that teach children about their racial/ethnic heritage and promote cultural practices and cultural pride.
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What is sexual orientation?
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Focus of consistent sexual, romantic, and affectionate interest, either heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.
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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
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Diseases spread by sexual contact.
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What is adolescent rebellion?
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Pattern of emotional turmoil, characteristic of a minority of adolescents, which may involve conflict with family, alienation from adult society, reckless behavior, and rejection of adult values.
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What is individuation?
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Adolescents' struggle for autonomy and personal identity.
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