Laurent plans to major in engineering in college. When asked if he might change his career path, he responds, "I might, but I doubt it. I've spent a lot of time studying my options. I'm pretty sure engineering is right for me." Laurent is demonstrating identity __________.

Individuals in identity moratorium __________.

Emelia accepts her family's religious beliefs without question. She has never reconsidered them. She is characterized by identity __________.

Identity-diffused individuals __________.

When asked about his political beliefs, Paolo responds, "Oh, I don't know. It doesn't make much difference to me." Paolo is demonstrating identity __________.

The process of identity formation typically involves __________.

College students usually __________.

Both identity __________ and __________ are psychologically healthy routes to mature self-definition.

At times, Drucilla is anxious and depressed about finding commitments, but she uses an active, information-gathering cognitive style to make personal decisions and solve problems: She seeks out relevant information, evaluates it carefully, and critically reflects on her views. Drucilla is experiencing identity __________.

Identity-foreclosed individuals __________.

__________ individuals are the least mature in identity development.

Eighteen-year-old Hershel assumes that absolute truth is always attainable. Hershel is probably __________.

Young people who __________ tend to have committed to values and goals and are on their way to identity achievement.