Ch 12. Socioemotional Development in Adolescence Flashcards
Narcissism
A self-centered and self-concerned approach toward others.
Marcia’ Four Statuses of Identity
An individual’s status in developing an identity can be categorized as identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, or identity achievement.
Crisis (Marcia)
Marcia’s term for a period of identity development during which the adolescent is exploring alternatives.
Commitment (Marcia)
Marcia’s term for the part of identity development in which adolescents show a personal investment in identity.
Identity Diffusion (Marcia)
Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis (explored meaningful alternatives) or made any commitments.
Identity Foreclosure (Marcia)
Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have made a commitment but have not experienced a crisis.
Identity Moratorium (Marcia)
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)
Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have undergone a crisis and have made a commitment.
Ethnic Identity
An enduring, basic aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group and the attitudes and feelings related to that membership.
Clique
A small group of about 5 or 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.
Rite of Passage
A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another. Most rites of passage focus on the transition to adult status.
Juveline Delinquent
An adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal.
