Jason Was Confused About Whether to Propose Marriage to His

question 46

Multiple Choice

Jason was confused about whether to propose marriage to his girlfriend.After considerable internal debate,he decided to propose.After he proposed and she accepted,he felt great and knew he had done the right thing.As the wedding date approached,however,he was overcome with doubt.He considered calling off the wedding but did not.Today he is very happily married and is glad that he stayed with his decision.Jason's experience is an example of:

• A)identity diffusion.
• B)identity foreclosure.
• C)the MAMA cycle of identity development.
• D)the values-conflict tension in identity development.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by a rewarding stimulus.

Antecedent

Anything that occurs before a behavior that may trigger or cause a certain behavior to occur, often used in the analysis of behavior patterns.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition, often seen in terms of how it affects an earlier event.

Enhancement

Refers to the improvement or intensification of qualities, performance, or characteristics, often through the use of technological, chemical, or psychological means.