Michael Is an Adolescent Whose Parents Have Always Expected Him

question 135

Multiple Choice

Michael is an adolescent whose parents have always expected him to become a lawyer. Without considering any other options throughout high school or college, Michael applies to law school. Erikson would say Michael has made what type of identity choice?

• A)identity confusion
• B)negative identity
• C)identity foreclosure
• D)moratorium
• E)identity achievement

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth. It encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as an emotional state such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Reggio Emilia

An educational philosophy and pedagogy focused on preschool and primary education, emphasizing child-centered learning environments.

Montessori

A method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play.

Creative Expression

The process of conveying or representing an idea, emotion, or experience through imaginative skill or originality.