An Adolescent Who Would Be in James Marcia's Stage of Identity

question 73

Multiple Choice

An adolescent who would be in James Marcia's stage of identity development called moratorium would be one who

• A) is not thinking about her future identify and not very concerned about it.
• B) is actively exploring alternatives for their future identity, even though they were not yet ready to make a commitment.
• C) is willing to accept an identity that someone else has chosen for them.
• D) has actively searched for an identity and is fully ready to commit to one.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50 percent of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference.

Stimulus

Anything in the environment that is detectable by an organism and can elicit a physical or behavioral response.

Receptor Cells

Receptor cells are specialized cells found in the senses (like those for taste, smell, and sight) that respond to specific stimuli by triggering an electrical signal.

Sense Organs

Specialized structures that detect external stimuli, allowing organisms to perceive the world around them.