Question

Match the identity status with its explanation

Answer 1

1. Diffusion = C. occurs when an adolescent does not make a commitment to any particular roles,values, or goals 
This type of identity status has to do with 'figuring out who you are' - it is quite common with adolescents who yet don't really know who they truly are and what they want in life; in this case, this person will just go through life without actually committing to anything in particular

2. Moratorium = D. occurs when an individual is in the midst of a crisis and tries out alternatives 
This type of identity status refers to people who try many different alternatives in life so as to find the one which suits their needs best, but don't yet commit to just one alternative; instead, they are willing to try out many choices 

3. Achievement = B. occurs when someone makes a personal commitment after exploring his or her options 
This type of identity status happens after a person (usually an adolescent) has explored many options and decided that one of them suits their needs best; they will now choose that one particular option and strive to achieve it completely

4. Foreclosure = A. occurs when someone makes a commitment without considering other possibilities 
This type of identity status means that the individual has already achieved some type of identity, however, they haven't really explored any of the alternatives; rather, they chose one option to stick with which happened way too soon