Human Growth and Development / Unit 12 HGD 1665 short lesson, about 20 seconds
MAMA Cycles
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The idea
Early adulthood consolidates identity, but new adult tasks can reopen it, prompting MAMA cycles: moratorium, achievement, moratorium, achievement.
In practice
A settled accountant reopening career exploration after a layoff, then committing to a new field.
Where people slip
The misconception is that identity is achieved once and for all; exploration recurs with new roles.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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