A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence, 9/e

Diane E. Papalia, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sally Wendkos Olds
Ruth Duskin Feldman

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Fill in the Blank Quiz


1		identity versus identity : In Erikson's theory, the fifth crisis of psychosocial development, in which an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society. Also called identity versus role .


2		identity statuses: In Marcia's terminology, states of ego development which depend on the presence or absence of and .


3		crisis: In Marcia's terminology, period of decision making related to identity formation.


4		commitment: In Marcia's terminology, personal investment in an occupation or system of .


5		identity : Identity status, described by Marcia, which is characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives.


6		: Identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person who has not spent time considering alternatives (that is, has not been in crisis) is committed to other people's plans for his or her life.


7		: Identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives (in crisis) and seems headed for commitment.


8		Identity : Identity status, described by Marcia, which is characterized by absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives.


9		adolescent rebellion: Pattern of emotional turmoil, characteristic of a minority of adolescents, which may involve conflict with family, alienation from adult society, and hostility toward adults' .

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