Chris Is About to Graduate from High School

question 105

Multiple Choice

Chris is about to graduate from high school. He has given no thought to whether to attend college or seek full-time employment. When asked what he has planned for his future, he just shrugs his shoulders. Whenever he is asked for an opinion about the current presidential elections, his response is "I don't really care." According to Marcia, Chris's attitudes demonstrate which identity status?

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

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Definitions:

Locus Of Control

The place (locus) to which an individual attributes control over the receiving of reinforcers—either inside or outside the self.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the probability of a behavior being repeated, can be positive (adding a desirable stimulus) or negative (removing an undesirable stimulus).

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or convictions that are not based on reason or logic, often leading to emotional distress or unproductive behaviors.

Life Changes

Major events or transitions in an individual's life that significantly affect their daily routine or psychological well-being.