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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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| Marcia's term for states of ego development that depend on the presence or absence of crisis and commitment |
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| marcia's term for period of conscious decision making related to identity formation |
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| Marcia's term for personal investment in an occupation or system of beliefs |
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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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| 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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| identity status, described by marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives (crisis) and seems headed for commitment |
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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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| parental practices that teach children about their racial/ethnic heritage and promote cultural practices and pride |
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| adolescents struggle for autonomy and personal identity |
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