In his first semester of college, Kenny takes an Ethics class. He feels defensive before the class even begins when he buys his textbook and sees that it addresses both sides of some issues about which he feels very strongly including capital punishment, gun control, and assisted suicide. After hearing the professor describe the course on the first day, he feels even more certain he should drop the class. Kenny is in the ______ identity status.

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


Answer: B

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