According to James Marcia, the status of adolescents who prematurely commit to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives is called __________

a) identity diffusion
b) identity foreclosure
c) moratorium
d) identity achievement


Answer: b

Psychology

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a. nested. b. pragmatic. c. lateralized. d. modular.

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Regarding the relationship between frustration and aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Aggression can occur in the absence of frustration. b. Frustration may encourage aggression because it makes us uncomfortable. c. Frustration may lead to stereotyped responding or a state of "learned helplessness.". d. Frustration inhibits innate patterns that lower aggression.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

People are accepted when they deviate from expected behaviors in an individualistic society.

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Evidence links the X and Y sex chromosomes to gay sexual orientation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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