When his psychology teacher asks Billy what his plans after high school are, Billy just shrugs his shoulders and says, "I have not really thought about it much." Marcia would place Billy in a state of
A. identity diffusion.
B. identity foreclosure.
C. identity moratorium.
D. identity achievement.
Answer: A
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A. behavioral B. physiological C. cognitive D. active
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A) basic B) applied C) hub D) health
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A. Pyramidal attraction B. Facial feedback C. Social referencing D. Excitation transfer
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