When Karen was in university, deciding what to do with her life, which identity status would James Marcia suggest she had attained?

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According to James Marcia's theory of identity development, identity moratorium is a status where an individual is actively exploring different options and possibilities but has not yet made a commitment to any particular role or identity. As Karen was still in university and deciding what to do with her life, it suggests that she was in this exploration stage and had not yet achieved a stable sense of identity (identity achievement) or made a commitment without exploring other options (identity foreclosure). Therefore, option C) identity moratorium is the best choice.

When Karen Was in University, Deciding What to Do with Her