People who are currently in a state of identity crisis concerning their beliefs or career choices have the identity status of ______.

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According to James Marcia's theory of identity development, people in an identity crisis who are actively exploring different options but have not yet made a commitment have the identity status of moratorium. Identity diffusion refers to not having explored any options or made any commitments, foreclosure refers to making a commitment without much exploration, and identity achievement refers to making a commitment after thorough exploration.

People Who Are Currently in a State of Identity Crisis