... conflict: (1) Material self (physical attributes and possessions); (2) the social self (the self seen by others, which is different for each "viewer"); and (3) the highest level, the spiritual self an enduring inner core of thoughts, values, dispositions, and the like. Marcia's Research in research based on Erikson's theory, described four identity statuses with differing combinations of crisis and commitment: identity achievement, foreclosure, moratorium, and identity diffusion Identity achievement: commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives. Foreclosure: a person who has not spent time considering alternatives (that is, hs not been in crisis) is committed to other people's plans for his or her life. Moratorium: a person is currently considering alternatives (in crisis) and seems headed for commitment. Identity diffusion: absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives. Agency the I-self is believed to develop early in infancy, in the context of emotional experiences involving the relationship ...

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