| Chapter 12 Erikson: identity versus identity confusion Due to identity crisis in complex societies: period of stress and confusion as experiment with alternative values and goals Marcia's theory of identity achievement Crisis: old values and choices are reexamined Commitment: adherence to particular roles and ideology Identity achievement: been through crisis and reached commitment to self-chosen roles Moratorium: crisis in progress, no commitment yet (especially in early years of college) Foreclosure: commitment to parental/cultural roles without crisis Identity diffusion: not commited, haven't gone through crisis Exploration: identity develops throughout the lifespan, where choices are put together into an organized self-structure |
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