Which of the Following Statements About the Timing of Identity

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the timing of identity development is true?

• A) In the last few years of college, the number of individuals categorized as identity diffused increases.
• B) College upperclassmen are more likely to be identity achieved than college freshmen or high school students.
• C) By the time adolescents reach college, they would have committed to their religious and political identities.
• D) A higher percentage of high school students are identity achieved when compared to college upperclassmen.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Symbolic Ethnicity

A nostalgic allegiance to the culture of the immigrant generation, or that of the old country, that is not usually incorporated into everyday behavior.

Irish Americans

Individuals in the United States who are descendants of Irish immigrants or identify strongly with Irish culture and heritage.

Herbert Gans

An American sociologist known for his work in urban sociology, planning, and public policy, especially focused on the lives of the urban poor.