Identity development examples Exploration-explore when develop ability to question convention Commitment -sparked by satisfaction with given role – either satisfaction from others or from self
Twenty Statements Test
Who am I? Reflection Answer the question Possible selves Identity
Marcia’s identity development examples Four identity development statuses Little exploration and little commitment: Identity diffusion Lots of exploration and little commitment: Identity moratorium Little exploration + commitment: Identity foreclosure Lots of exploration + commitment: Identity achievement**
Identity development continues After divorce Beginning of parenthood Death of parents Retirement Search for self lengthens as culture complexifies & accepts exploration
Personality An individual’s unique constellation of consistent behavior traits Constellation because we have many behavior or personality traits Consistent across time and situations
Big Five Openness to Experience Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism
Big Five Stability in Adulthood