Nancy was not able to decide whether she should major in music or take up an undergraduate program in engineering. After significant exploration of both options, she finally chose the latter, with a minor in music. Identify Nancy's status of identity.

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Kiera Mcclure

29 April, 08:40

Nancy was not able to decide whether she should major in music or take up an undergraduate program in engineering. After significant exploration of both options, she finally chose the latter, with a minor in music. Identify Nancy's status of identity.

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Tamara Allen · Answer 1

Nancy's status of identity is called identity achievement.

Explanation:

According to James E. Marcia's (1937-) research on the lifespan identity development, Nancy has achieved the fourth stage of identity development called identity achievement. She went through the active consideration of alternatives and have decided to take a commitment into one of them. By committing to a chosen alternative Nancy have also achieved the internal locus of control, when a person relies on her or his own powers to take control of the life circumstances, rather than external factors.