In Marcia's theory, what is the identity status in which individuals have made a commitment to a particular identity without exploring or questioning?

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


A) identity foreclosure Identity foreclosure is the status in which an adolescent has experienced very little crisis but has made a commitment based on what others have said he is and should be. The adolescent has taken on an identity without much self-examination or questioning.

Psychology

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A. They would be referred to as deficient. B. Their cultural background would be further explored. C. They would be instructed to live around the mainstream culture. D. Their needs would be prioritized because of the cultural difference

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