Have Attempts to Speed Up the Identity Development Process by Training

question 26

Multiple Choice

Have attempts to speed up the identity development process by training individuals to think more about how specific life events have played a role in their development been effective?

• A) Yes, adolescents can be trained to crystallize their sense of identity.
• B) No, these training programs have been ineffective.
• C) The results of these training programs have been mixed.
• D) These types of training programs are unethical and thus have not been attempted.

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