Identity _____ Is James Marcia's Term for the Status of Adolescents

question 60

Multiple Choice

Identity _____ is James Marcia's term for the status of adolescents who are in the midst of a crisis, and whose commitment levels are either absent or only vaguely defined.

• A) achievement
• B) foreclosure
• C) diffusion
• D) moratorium

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Definitions:

Excessive Resistance

A situation where there is an abnormally high level of opposition or pushback, often detrimental to progress or change management efforts.

Middle-level Managers

Managers who operate between the senior executives and the front-line managers, responsible for translating high-level strategies into day-to-day operations.

Insufficient Commitment

A lack of fully dedicated or engaged attitude towards tasks, goals, or missions, often leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Refreezing Phase

The final stage in the change process where new behaviors become solidified into the organization's culture, ensuring the change is sustained over time.