Nineteen-Year-Old Angelo Spent Most of His Adolescence Exploring His Values

question 32

Multiple Choice

Nineteen-year-old Angelo spent most of his adolescence exploring his values, possible career options, and political beliefs. Angelo has high self-esteem, strong moral values, and favorable views toward college and work. Angelo demonstrates characteristics of identity ______.

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

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Definitions:

Impulse Gratification

The immediate fulfillment of desires or impulses without consideration for the long-term consequences.

Rationalisation

A defense mechanism in psychology where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings.