Match list 1 with list II
| List I (Child development) |
List II (Feature) |
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| (A) | Cliques |
(I) | Less intimate, more loosely organized groups |
| (B) | Crowds |
(II) | General Sense of oneself along with all their beliefs, emotions and attitudes. |
| (C) | Identity |
(III) | Exploration with a delay in commitment to personal and occupational choice |
| (D) | Moratorium |
(IV) | Relatively small, friendship-based groups |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer :
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
Solution :
The correct option is (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III).
Let's break down the definitions and features of child development concepts in List I and match them with their respective descriptions in List II:
1. (A) Cliques matches with (IV) Relatively small, friendship-based groups:
Cliques are small, close-knit groups of friends, usually consisting of about 2 to 12 individuals (averaging 5 to 6) of the same sex and age. They share common interests, spend a lot of time together, and provide a primary environment for social interaction and mutual support.
2. (B) Crowds matches with (I) Less intimate, more loosely organized groups:
Crowds are larger, less personal, and more loosely structured groups than cliques. Unlike cliques, crowds are defined by reputation, shared activities, or stereotypes (e.g., "jocks", "brains", "populars") rather than close, daily personal relationships.
3. (C) Identity matches with (II) General Sense of oneself along with all their beliefs, emotions and attitudes:
Identity refers to the overall, coherent concept or sense of self that an individual develops. It encompasses a person's values, beliefs, goals, emotions, roles, and commitments, forming a consistent picture of who they are and where they fit in society.
4. (D) Moratorium matches with (III) Exploration with a delay in commitment to personal and occupational choice:
In Erik Erikson's and James Marcia's theories of identity development, identity moratorium is a phase of active exploration. During this period, adolescents are experimenting with different roles, values, and career options, but have postponed making definite commitments to any particular path.
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