Jacob has been pressured by his father to take over the family farm. Reluctantly, Jacob has agreed to this identity status because that is what is best for his parents. He has not explored his options but has passively accepted the identity his father imposed on him. From James Marcia's model, which of the following identity statuses can Jacob's be categorized as?

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


Ans: a. foreclosure

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