Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 93

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Romanticism

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Definitions:

Ego Identity

In psychology, it is the sense of oneself as a distinct, continuous entity with a set of beliefs, affiliations, and values.

Foreclosure

In terms of identity formation, it refers to committing to an identity without exploring other options. Separately, it also describes the legal process where a lender takes possession of property due to the borrower's failure to make mortgage payments.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his theory of identity status development.

Identity Statuses

The various phases individuals go through in the development of a sense of self, including exploration and commitment in various life areas.