7,8th Hour Identity Development Comp Quiz

Adolescence is an important time of identity development because:

• It is a period of significant physical and emotional changes.

• It is a time when individuals establish their career paths.

• It is a phase where individuals become financially independent.

• It is a stage where individuals retire from their jobs.

What is the difference between self- and social identity?

• Self-identity is how we perceive ourselves, while social identity is how others perceive us.

• Self-identity is based on personal traits, while social identity is based on group membership.

• Self-identity is static, while social identity changes over time.

• Self-identity is influenced by external factors, while social identity is not.

Paragraph 6: Turn & Talk: Which dimensions of identity are most often noticed by others and why?

• Physical appearance

• Cultural background

• Language spoken

• Personal interests

What makes up Jasneet’s identity?

• Her cultural background

• Her hobbies and interests

• Her family and friends

• All of the above

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Paragraph 8: A. Turn & Talk: Why is identity development considered “non-linear”?

• Because it follows a straight path

• Because it involves multiple stages and changes

• Because it is predictable

• Because it is the same for everyone

B. Think & Share: What is the difference between Identity Diffusion and Identity Foreclosure?

• Identity Diffusion involves a lack of commitment to any goals or values, while Identity Foreclosure involves commitment without exploration.

• Identity Diffusion is characterized by active exploration of different identities, while Identity Foreclosure is characterized by a lack of exploration.

• Identity Diffusion is a stage of identity achievement, while Identity Foreclosure is a stage of identity confusion.

• Identity Diffusion and Identity Foreclosure are both stages of identity achievement.

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C. Write: What might the relationship between someone’s self- and social identities look like for someone who has reached Identity Achievement?

• They have a clear understanding of their personal beliefs and values.

• They are still exploring different identities.

• They are confused about their social roles.

• They have rejected societal norms completely.

Read the sentence from paragraph 6: “Many dimensions of our identity intersect to form our sense of self and cannot be separated from one another.” Which claim from the article does this sentence best support?

• Identity refers to someone’s sense of self as an individual and as a member of a social group.

• The key to resolving adolescent identity crisis is social interaction.

• Identity development occurs throughout a person’s lifetime.

• Visible dimensions of identity are tied to social identity.

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Reread the following sentence from the text: This might occur, for example, when traditions are compulsory or parents are insistent on a particular identity, “foreclosing” conscious choice by the adolescent. Which of the following best represents the meaning of the word foreclosing in this sentence?

• creating

• defining

• ending

• expanding

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Based on the section “Stages and Statuses of Identity Development,” what is the relationship between Identity Achievement and Identity Diffusion?

• Identity Diffusion does not involve conscious identity exploration, but Identity Achievement does.

• Identity Achievement and Identity Diffusion both include a conscious commitment to an identity.

• Identity Achievement is dependent on external factors, but Identity Diffusion is not.

• Identity Achievement and Identity Diffusion are both linear.

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