Which of the Following Statements Is True About Identity Development

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about identity development?

• A) Most young people remain in one identity status throughout their lifespan.
• B) Identity development follows many paths.
• C) Identity development is complete by age 14 or 15.
• D) High school students make more progress toward formulating an identity than college students.

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

A cognitive phenomenon where the first items presented in a series are more likely to be remembered than items presented later on.

First Impressions

First Impressions are the initial thoughts and judgments one forms about another person or situation, often based on limited information but impactful on subsequent perceptions.

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, critical for learning and the continuity of personal identity.

Flashbulb Memory

A vivid and detailed memory of a significant moment.