Shelly, a teenager, has always been told that she is good with small children. Both her parents are teachers, and Shelly has never questioned their expectation that she will also become a teacher. Shelly plans to be a teacher after her graduation. In the context of Marcia's identity statuses, which of the following identity statuses reflects Shelly's situation?

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


Answer: A

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