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As we enter the young adult stage of development, our sense of Identity becomes vitally important. It defines what we do, how we do it, and the extent to which we engage in certain types of behaviors.

1) Define 'Identity' and discuss the significance of it during the early stages of adulthood.

2) Further, describe James Marcia's Four Statuses of Identity, and explain how our sense of identity guides the decisions that we make as young adults.

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1) A person's identity is essentially how they define themselves as distinct from other individuals. In essence, an individual's identity is all of the characteristics that make that individual unique from others, as well as that individual's consistent display of certain characteristics and actions over a significant length of time. An individual's identity also includes their belief in the importance of their connection to, or affiliation with ...

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