According to James Marcia, Before an Adolescent Can Achieve an Identity

Multiple Choice

According to James Marcia, before an adolescent can achieve an identity they must

A) find a mentor who will coach and guide them and build a social network.
B) filter out information that that does not interest them and focus only on one specific identity choice.
C) engage in a period of active explorations of their alternatives and make a personal commitment to the choice they make.
D) build a strong sense of their self-esteem and seek out activities that they enjoy and can succeed at.