According to Marcia, the Part of Identity Development in Which

question 109

Multiple Choice

According to Marcia, the part of identity development in which individuals show personal investment in what they are going to do is known as:

• A)possible self-appraisal.
• B)crisis.
• C)commitment.
• D)idealism narrowing.

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Definitions:

Construct

An idea or theory containing various conceptual elements, typically considered to be subjective and not based on empirical evidence.

Directs Behavior

Directing behavior refers to the ways in which cognitive processes, environmental cues, and personal goals influence an individual's actions and decision-making.

Constructs Predict

Theoretical concepts or ideas proposed to forecast outcomes or behaviors based on certain conditions.

Fundamental Postulate

A core principle in Kelly's personal construct theory stating that a person's processes are psychologically channelized by the ways in which he anticipates events.