Ruth,age 35,has decided to enter a convent after years of being a successful paralegal.She tells her family and friends that she has given this decision a great deal of thought and that she is open to this new experience.Contemporary theorists of identity development would say that Ruth

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According to contemporary theorists of identity development, individuals go through stages of exploration and commitment in developing their identities. Ruth, having explored her career as a paralegal, is now making a commitment to a new identity as a nun. This can be seen as a reorganization of her identity rather than a mid-life crisis or a need to strengthen her career identity. There is no evidence to suggest that she should not make any major life changes until she is 40.

Ruth,age 35,has Decided to Enter a Convent After Years of Being