Sunday, May 27, 2007

What's your identity?


Psychological symptoms Personality symptoms Social symptoms
Refuser Development of cognitive blocks which prevent adoption of adult role-schemas Engages in child-like behavior Shows extensive dependency upon others, no meaningful engagement with the community of adults
Drifter Greater resources at their disposal than the Refuser (i.e., intelligence, charisma) Apathetic towards application of resources at their disposal No meaningful engagement with or commitment to adult communities
Searcher Sense of dissatisfaction, high personal and social expectations Disdain for imperfections within the community Some interactions with role-models, but ultimately these relationships are abandoned
Guardian Clear personal values and attitudes, but a deep fear of change Sense of personal identity is almost exhausted by sense of social identity Extremely rigid sense of social identity; strong identification with adult community
Resolver Conscious desire for self-growth Acceptance of personal skills and competencies, as well as active use of them Responsive to communities that provide opportunity for self-growth

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