Question

Brita is a junior interested in majoring in English literature, philosophy, biotechnology, or European history. While she likes all of these majors, she is not sure which one to choose. According to Marcia, Brita would best be classified as being in the ____ level of identity status with regard to her major.

Answer 1

Answer:

According to Marcia, Brita would best be classified as being in the moratorium level of identity status with regard to her major.

Explanation:

James Marcia focused on the development of adolescents, refining Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. According to Marcia, adolescents go through four stages: diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, and achievement. During the moratorium stage, adolescents experience an identity crisis. They are ready to explore, but not to commit to the experiences, finding it hard to make certain choices that may affect their still confused sense of identity. That seems to be the case with Brita. She knows what she likes, but does not feel ready to choose.