Using Erikson's theory as a springboard, psychologist JamesMarcia talks about four aspects of identity development (Selection32 of your Classic Editions text). These include:
Identity Achievement
Identity Foreclosure
Identity Moratorium
Identity Diffusion
Assignment: Pick onearea of identity formation in your own life. It may have to do withcareer and/or education, religion, political beliefs, etc. Tell howyou have moved amongst the aspects of identity development thatMarcia identified. Include your entire life from adolescence to thepresent, even if your chosen aspect of identity formation has notchanged since adolescence and/or even if you are in the life stageof adolescence.
