The identity status that describes individuals who are in the throes of an identity crisis is ______.

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Identity moratorium refers to individuals who are actively exploring different options and trying out different roles in order to establish a sense of identity. During this phase, they may feel uncertain and confused about who they are and what they want in life, but they are actively engaged in the process of identity formation. The other identity statuses (foreclosure, achievement, and diffusion) do not involve an ongoing identity crisis or active exploration of identity options.

The Identity Status That Describes Individuals Who Are in the Throes