Leo is a 14-year-old boy whose father is an ardent sports fan and wants Leo to become a sportsman. Leo is influenced by his father's opinion and decides to train and become a professional basketball player without considering other career options. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Leo's decision illustrates the _____.

A. moratorium
B. foreclosure
C. identity diffusion
D. identity achievement


Answer: B

Psychology

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