psycology

are mutually defined, ongoing, and voluntary
marked by intense expressions of affect

Are more broadly defined
fantasies and one-sided attractions

a movement to integrate relationship- and communication-level factors into comprehensive sex-eduation

a distinct life stage in between adolescence and young adulthood

a sense of uncertainty and discomfort in response to developing a unifies sense of self

Most developmentally advanced outcome
Higher self esteem
more likely to maintain intimate relationships
More likely to set and achieve goals

Commit to an identity without realizing what is best for themselves
believe aspects of themselves to be true because its the way i was raised often heavily influenced by parents

Currently exploring various identities 
have not yet committed to one identity 
Better adjusted than youth of forclosed or diffused statuses

Has not yet committed to an identity or explored portential options to commit to 
havnt really thought about that
viewed as the least mature in terms of Marcia's theory

a sense of belonging to an ethnic group and committing oneself to that group's traditions and cultures

an indication of maturity and can impact personility development