Ramon's Parents Have Decided That He Will Enroll in a Liberal

question 105

Multiple Choice

Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in a liberal arts course in the state college near their hometown. Ramon has not really thought much about this decision himself, and he will most likely follow their advice. James Marcia would classify Ramon's identity status as identity

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

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously, leading to a state of mental discomfort that individuals strive to reduce.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency for people to attribute positive outcomes to their own character but attribute negative outcomes to external factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational influences when explaining others' behavior.

Self-Perception Theory

The hypothesis that individuals determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting the meaning of their own behavior.