Rasheed is a 19-year-old college student whose family is making financial sacrifices to pay for his education. So far, his grade
point average is not high enough to allow him entrance into the pre-med program, the course of study he intends to pursue. He also works part time as a youth counselor, a job he really likes. He is considering changing his major to education. According to Marcia’s categories of identity status, which category would you assign to Rasheed with regard to his vocational identity?MoratoriumNone of above
The position in which an adolescent is currently in a crisis, exploring various commitments and is rea dy to make choices, but has not made a commitment to these choices yet. It represents high degree of exploration but a low degree of commitment. At this status, youth are in the midst of an identity "crisis" which has prompted them to explore and experiment with different values, beliefs, and goals. However, they have not made any final decisions about which beliefs and values are most important to them, and which principles should guide their lives. Thus, they are not yet committed to a particular identity. They are keeping their options open. Such is the case of Rasheed experiencing the crisis of not meeting up with the grade point average for entrance to pre med promram. As a result, he is considering exploring his options by attempting to changing his major to education but he has not made his final decision yet.
Generally, Moratorium is a time of active search and exploration of alternatives to current situations, it is one step in the process of finding a sense of self. Much of the time, moratoriums are intended to relieve temporary financial difficulties or provide time to address related problems.
Rasheed family is facing financial hardship and he has poor grades in school, and now he is considering changing his major, Rasheed is reflecting the Moratorium identity.
A moratorium on identity is one step toward seeking a sense of identity, It is an identity crisis that is part of teenagers and adolescents' journey to find themselves.
The Constitution of the United States gives Congress the authority to remove the president of the United States from office in two separate proceedings. The first one takes place in the House of Representatives which impeaches the president by approving articles of impeachment through a simple majority vote.
