Jonah Is a 15-Year-Old Boy

question 54

Multiple Choice

Jonah is a 15-year-old boy. His parents believe that Jonah has all the qualities required to become a scientist and encourage him to plan his future accordingly. Influenced by his parents' encouragement, Jonah decides to take up research in the field of science. He selects his career solely on the basis of his parents' views. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Jonah's decision illustrates _____.

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

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Definitions:

Pathology

The study of diseases and the changes that they cause in the structure and function of body organs and tissues.

Culture

The sum of social practices, languages, symbols, beliefs, values, ideologies, and material objects that people create to deal with their real-life problems and shared among members of a society.

Therapeutic Efficacy

The ability of a treatment or drug to provide the intended beneficial effects on the health condition for which it is used.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnose mental disorders.