Which Is NOT a Criticism of Marcia's Identity Status Framework

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a criticism of Marcia's identity status framework?

• A) Because people shift paths and goals throughout life, identity achievement isn't final in the twenties.
• B) Many people in identity diffusion are happy.
• C) Moratorium isn't necessarily a healthy state, because a person in ruminative moratorium can be highly distressed.
• D) People may not need to sample many different paths in order to construct a secure identity.

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