Jesse Is an Adolescent Who Is Identity Foreclosed

question 19

Multiple Choice

Jesse is an adolescent who is identity foreclosed.As such,he will tend to

• A)seek out and carefully evaluate information and critically reflect on and revise his views.
• B)doubt that anything can ever be known with certainty.
• C)believe rational criteria can be used to make choices.
• D)fear rejection by people on whom he depends for affection and self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional Behaviors

Actions or habits that are harmful or counterproductive to one's self or obstruct personal growth and adjustment.

Adaptive Coping

Positive coping mechanisms that are used to handle personal and interpersonal conflicts in a constructive and healthy manner.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to instruct individuals on how to exist in the present, establish beneficial stress management techniques, manage their feelings, and enhance their interactions with others.

Traumatic Experiences

Events that cause psychological trauma due to their distressing nature, often leading to lasting mental and emotional effects.