When Frank Is Asked to Identify His Religious Affiliation, He

question 51

Multiple Choice

When Frank is asked to identify his religious affiliation, he replies that he is a Methodist. When asked to explain, he replies that, "I have just always been Methodist, and my parents would be upset if I was any other religion." According to the text, Frank's identity status in this case is:

• A) foreclosure.
• B) diffusion.
• C) deistic.
• D) confusion.

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Definitions:

Perception Components

The elements that contribute to the process of interpreting and understanding sensory information, including selection, organization, and interpretation.

Selectivity

The action or process of choosing or selecting something from a group according to specific criteria.

Constancy

The quality of being unchanging or steadfast over a period of time.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group memberships and the value and emotional significance attached to those memberships.