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FAD3220 Test 3
CH 12 terms
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
04/02/2012

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identity
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according to Erikson, a coherent conception of the self, made up of goals, values, and beliefs to which a person solidly committed
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identity vs identity confusion
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Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development, in which an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role he or she is to play in society
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identity statuses
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Marcia's term for states of ego development that depend on the presence or absence of crisis and commitment
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crisis
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marcia's term for period of conscious decision making related to identity formation
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commitment
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Marcia's term for personal investment in an occupation or system of beliefs
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identity achievement
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identity status, described by Marcia, that is characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives
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foreclosure
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identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person who has not spent time considering alternatives (has not been in crisis) is committed to other people's plans for his or her life
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moratorium
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identity status, described by marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives (crisis) and seems headed for commitment
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identity diffusion
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identity status, described by marcia, that is characterized by absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives
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cultural socialization
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parental practices that teach children about their racial/ethnic heritage and promote cultural practices and pride
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individuation
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adolescents struggle for autonomy and personal identity
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