Question

Michael is an adolescent whose parents have always expected him to become a lawyer. Without considering any other options throughout high school or college, Michael applies to law school. Erikson would say Michael has made what type of identity choice? Group of answer choices achievement foreclosure confusion moratorium

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: Foreclosure.

Explanation:

Identity foreclosure is a concept proposed by psychologist Erikson, and it refers to a step in identity formation where an individual decides to adopt certain traits and characteristics because they are familiar to them, but not because he/she already explored other options.

In this particular case, Michael is an adolescent whose parents have always expected him to become a lawyer. Without considering any other options throughout high school or college, Michael applies to law school.

To Erikson, Michael has made a foreclosure identity choice.