Question

Which adolescent appears to be experiencing identity diffusion? jeanniene, who runs away from a pressured home environment and joins a commune fred, who is pressured by his parents to become a doctor barbara, a college student who frequently changes majors zachary, who spends most of his time hanging out and seems apathetic?

Answer 1

The correct answer is Zachary, who spends most of his time hanging out and seems apathetic.

Identity diffusion refers to a common phenomenon in which adolescents attempt to find out their social identity and define who they are. Such adolescents typically experiment with different social groups, settings, fashions, jobs, hobbies and activities in order to find out what their preferences are and what resonates most with them.