Seventeen-year-old Kate tries on many different identities-one day she thinks she might like to become a scientist, another day she wants to become a musician. Although she tries on many identities, she is not committed to any one identity. Within James Marcia's framework, identity __________ refers to this type of exploration without commitment.

A. moratorium
B. foreclosure
C. crisis
D. achievement


Answer: A

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