Sam began his academic career as a history major and, during his first semester, changed to ...

Sam began his academic career as a history major and, during his first semester, changed to archaeology. He is currently a media-arts student with a C average. When asked about his mediocre grades he indicates that he has a difficult time paying attention in class because he loves to daydream. All twelve of his ex-girlfriends say that he is an anxious soul who is uncertain of his future. James Marcia would most likely say that Sam's identity status is
 
  a. moratorium.
  b. achievement.
  c. diffusion.
  d. foreclosure.

Ques. 2

The 2000 graduating class of UC-Berkeley has been sampled every four years to gather attitude data and information on career development. This is an example of a ____ survey.
 
  a. cohort c. trend
  b. panel d. cross-sectional

Ques. 3

Sarah, though she prefers dance to medicine, is a medical student because her parents have always dreamed of having a Dr. Daughter.. She is certain that medicine is the right career for her because her parents have supported that notion. Sarah would be classified by Marcia as which of the following types?
 
  a. diffusion
  b. moratorium
  c. foreclosure
  d. achievement

Ques. 4

Within a short time span, a researcher surveys students 12, 14, and 16 years of age in order to identify the types of personal problems young people experience. This is an example of a ____ survey.
 
  a. cohort c. trend
  b. panel d. cross-sectional