Hans and Fred are young men who grew up in Toronto.Hans goes to the University of Toronto to major in biology.Fred,who is two years younger,still lives at home,but hopes to one day major in psychology.Which of the following is presently a superordinate identity for the cousins?

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A superordinate identity is one that encompasses a broader category under which other identities can fall. Both Hans and Fred are residents of Toronto, making it a superordinate identity for them. Hans is currently a university student, but Fred is not yet, so "university student" does not apply to both. Neither are psychologists or scientists at the moment, as these are future aspirations or specific fields of study.

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