José has thought very little about questions regarding his personal identity,the kind of person he would like to be,and the kind of life that he would like to live.Instead,he has adapted the values of his peer group without any real critical evaluation of them.Researcher Marcia would most likely say that José is in a state of identity:

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According to Marcia's theory of identity development, someone who has not yet explored different options and values for their identity but has already made commitments based on external influences (such as their peer group) is in a state of identity foreclosure. This is in contrast to moratorium (actively exploring different options without making a commitment), achievement (having explored different options and made a commitment), and diffusion (not actively exploring or committing to any options). Therefore, José's lack of critical evaluation and adoption of peer group values without exploration suggests that he is in a state of identity foreclosure.

José Has Thought Very Little About Questions Regarding His Personal