Adam is majoring in mechanical engineering. When you ask him about his career choice, he says, "A lot of people in my family are mechanical engineers so I guess I just fell into it. I've never really thought that much about it." Which identity status does Adam's response appear to indicate?

a. diffusion
b. moratorium
c. achievement
d. foreclosure


Ans: d. foreclosure

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