a serious injury. Identity moratorium is the status that Marcia theorizes lasts the longest in individuals, is the most volatile, and can be best described as "the active exploration of alternatives". Individuals experiencing identity moratorium can be very open-minded and thoughtful but also in crisis over their identity. An example of this would be a college student who lacks conviction in their future after changing majors multiple times but still cannot seem to find their passion. Identity achievement is the resolution to many identity crises. Identity achievement occurs when the adolescent has explored and committed to important aspects of their identity." See also Erikson's stages of psychosocial development Existential crisis References Bibliography Further reading Examining Our Sense of Identity and Who We Are Teenagers, Identity Crises and Procrastination Psychological adjustment Psychological concepts