In the Context of James Marcia's Identity Statuses, Active Exploration

question 122

Multiple Choice

In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, active exploration of potential career options without actively committing to one of them is associated with _________.

• A) exposure
• B) moratorium
• C) foreclosure
• D) reinforcement

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Definitions:

Identity Status

A concept related to the development of one's sense of self, often explored in adolescence, encompassing different stages of exploration and commitment.

James Marcia

A psychologist specializing in development, recognized for his contributions to the understanding of adolescent identity development and his conceptualization of different identity stages.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and the Identity Status Interview (ISI) model.

Career Options

The variety of paths one can take in their professional life based on interests, skills, and qualifications.