Adolescents Who Have Not Given Serious Thoughts to Their Future

question 49

Multiple Choice

Adolescents who have not given serious thoughts to their future but have already made a decision about their future are said to have

• A) identity achievement.
• B) identity foreclosure.
• C) identity moratorium.
• D) identity diffusion.

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Definitions:

Achievement Motivation

The drive or desire to accomplish goals, excel, and attain success as defined by the individual or society.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment, often prioritizing short-term rewards over long-term outcomes.

Competitive Occupations

Jobs or careers where individuals or organizations compete against others for resources, recognition, or achievement.

Subjective Conscious Experience

Individual perception and personal awareness of feelings, thoughts, and sensations, unique to each person.