José Has Thought Very Little About Questions Regarding His Personal

question 185

Multiple Choice

José has thought very little about questions regarding his personal identity, the kind of person he would like to be, and the kind of life that he would like to live. Instead, he has adapted the values of his peer group without any real critical evaluation of them. Researcher Marcia would most likely say that José is in a state of identity

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

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Definitions:

Philippine Identity

The collective sense of identity, characteristics, values, and beliefs shared by people in the Philippines.

Foreign Accent

A distinctive way of speaking a language that is influenced by the native language or dialect of the speaker, making them sound non-native.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized ideas about a group of people that may not accurately reflect reality.

Social Identity

The individual's sense of who they are based on their group membership(s), highlighting the importance of societal groups in defining one's self-concept.