When Faced with a Situation That Suggests Two Clear Alternative

question 13

Multiple Choice

When faced with a situation that suggests two clear alternative resolutions, we often consider only those two clear paths, missing the fact that other alternatives might be possible. Considering limited alternatives is a stumbling block to responsible action that can be categorized as a(n) ____.

• A)personality barrier
• B)perceptual barrier
• C)cognitive barrier
• D)individuality barrier

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Definitions:

James Marcia's Identity Statuses

A framework identifying four stages of psychological identity development: achievement, moratorium, foreclosure, and diffusion.

Active Exploration

The energetic engagement and investigation of the environment or concepts to learn and understand new information or skills.

Moratorium

An identity status that characterizes those who are actively exploring alternatives in an attempt to form an identity.

Status Offense

A category of legal offenses that are only considered violations because of the age of the offender, such as truancy or underage drinking.