Jason was confused about whether to be a doctor or not.After a lot of deliberation and experimentation,he finished medical school and became a successful doctor for several years.After a time,he decided he was not happy as a doctor and began to explore alternatives,eventually going back to school for art and becoming a successful artist.Jason's experience is an example of the ________ cycle in identity development.
A)social referencing
B)YOYO
C)MAMA
D)cognitive dissonance

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The MAMA cycle in identity development refers to the process of Moratorium-Achievement-Moratorium-Achievement, where individuals go through periods of exploration and commitment, revisiting their identity choices over time. Jason's experience of initially becoming a doctor and later exploring and committing to a new identity as an artist fits this cycle.

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