According to Marcia's identity formation framework,'moratorium' refers to individuals who:
A) have committed themselves to self-chosen values and goals
B) do not yet have firm commitments and are not actively trying to reach them
C) are exploring alternatives and have not yet made definite commitments
D) have accepted ready-made values and goals that authority figures have chosen for them

Question

According to Marcia's identity formation framework,'moratorium' refers to individuals who: 
A) have committed themselves to self-chosen values and goals
B) do not yet have firm commitments and are not actively trying to reach them
C) are exploring alternatives and have not yet made definite commitments
D) have accepted ready-made values and goals that authority figures have chosen for them

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Marcia's identity formation framework, individuals in the moratorium status are actively exploring alternatives and have not yet made definite commitments to specific values and goals. They are in a state of identity crisis and are actively seeking to establish a personal identity that is consistent with their own ideals and values. Therefore, the correct option is C.

According to Marcia's Identity Formation Framework,'moratorium' Refers to Individuals Who