Chapter 8.2: Identity

The individual is overwhelmed by the task of achieving an identity and does little to accomplish the task.

• Diffusion

• Foreclosure

• Moratorium

• Achievement

The individual has a status determined by adults rather than by personal exploration.

• Diffusion

• Foreclosure

• Moratorium

• Achievement

The individual is examining different alternatives but has yet to find one that’s satisfactory.

• Diffusion

• Foreclosure

• Moratorium

• Achievement

The individual has explored alternatives and has deliberately chosen a specific identity.

• Diffusion

• Foreclosure

• Moratorium

• Achievement

Adolescents’ feeling that their behavior is constantly being watched by their peers.

• Imaginary Audience

• Personal Fable

• Illusion of Invulnerability

Belief of many adolescents that their feelings and experiences are unique and have never been experienced by anyone else.

• Imaginary Audience

• Personal Fable

• Illusion of Invulnerability

Adolescents’ belief that misfortunes cannot happen to them.

• Imaginary Audience

• Personal Fable

• Illusion of Invulnerability

Adolescents are overly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings.

• Adolescent egocentrism

• Imaginary Audience

• Personal Fable

• Illusion of Invulnerability