Developmental Psychology Chapter 12
Discipline: Psychology
Type of Paper: Question-Answer
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
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Developmental Psychology Chapter 12
Narcissism A self-centered and self concerned approach toward others
Crisis Marcia's term for a period of identity development during which the adolescent is exploring alternatives
Commitment Marcia's term for the part of identity development in which adolescents show a personal investment in identity
Identity diffusion Marcia's
term for the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a
crisis or made any commitments. Showing little interests in matters
Identity foreclosure Marcia's
term for the status of individuals who have made a commitment but have
not experienced a crisis. Often occurs when parents hand down
commitments before adol have a chance to explore other options
Identity moratorium Marcia's
term for The status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis,
but their commitments are either absent or vaguely defined.
Identity achievement Marcia's term for the status of individuals who have umdergone a crisis and have made a commitment
Ethnic identity An
enduring, basic aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership
iin an ethnic group and the attitudes and feelings related to that
membership
Clique Small group of 5-6 individuals that may form among adolescents who engage in similar activities.
Crowd A larger group structure than a clique that is usually based on reputation; members may or may not spend much time together
Rites of passage A
ceremony or ritual that marks an individuals transition from one status
to another. Most focus on the transition to adult status
Juvenile delinquent An adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal. Ranges from littering to murdering