Describe Ways in Which Unhappy Individuals Attempted to Reform the Medieval

question 13

Essay

Describe ways in which unhappy individuals attempted to reform the Medieval Church. How successful were they? Provide specific examples to support your evaluation.

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Definitions:

Moratorium

The status of adolescents who may have explored various identity alternatives to some degree but have not yet committed themselves.

Identity Diffusion

The status of adolescents who consider various identity alternatives but never commit to one or never even consider identity options in any conscious way.

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in Erikson's theory of identity development where an individual commits to an identity without exploring other options.

Authoritarian Behavior

The enforcement of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.