Ava Is an Adolescent Who Is Particularly Likely to Rely

question 123

Multiple Choice

Ava is an adolescent who is particularly likely to rely on her parents to make important life decisions for her, and she feels very strongly that it is important to obey authority. Ava is MOST likely to have which identity status?

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

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them.

Gene Dominance

A phenomenon in genetics where one allele masks the expression of another allele in determining phenotypic traits.

Condition Passed

The state of having moved beyond a particular condition, problem, or stage, often implying improvement or resolution.

Vulnerability-Stress Perspective

A theory suggesting that psychopathology develops due to a combination of genetic vulnerabilities and environmental stressors.