Ariel Has Decided to Go to Medical School

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ariel has decided to go to medical school. In her undergraduate years, she took classes not only in the sciences but in literature and marketing. She wasn't sure which way she wanted to go. One summer she spent interning at a marketing firm and decided that she did not enjoy the work. Then, she decided to work at a hospital checking in patients during another summer break. She truly enjoyed every part of the hospital experience. She was able to shadow doctors and even watch a surgery. Due to this, Ariel made a decision to become a doctor. Ariel is in which phase of identity?

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

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Definitions:

Soft Power

Power that co-opts rather than coerces, pressing others through attraction and persuasion to change their ideas, beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Big Mac

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Restructured Social Field

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Scarce Natural Resources

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