PSYB30H3 Lecture : lec 16
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You will be confronted with the challenges whether you like it or not. James marcia developed a semi-structured interview to categorize people into these groups. Those who had identity achievement and meet challenge had following characteristics: a person"s faith is unique to each individual. They are not rebellious but not conforming to social norms. Those who are in moratorium say the following, signs of exploration but no commitments yet: I"m not so sure what religion means to me. I"d like to make up my mind but i"m not done looking yet. (religion) . I"m not sure about my political beliefs, but i"m t rying to figure out what i can t ruly believe in. (politics) i just can"t decide what to do for an occupation. These individuals are anxious, friendly, sensitive and insightful, neurotic but agreeable. Forclosed individuals tend to say, make desciesons and commitment without exploration: I attend the same church as my family has always attended.
