Thao is artistically talented and would like to be a professional painter, but realizes this field is competitive and that artists rarely make a living wage. After considering several possibilities, Thao has decided to become an art teacher, since she also likes children. According to the identity statuses framework, Thao is in identity _____.

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Thao has explored different options (indicating she has gone through a period of exploration) and made a commitment to a career path that aligns with her interests and practical considerations, which aligns with the definition of identity achievement.

Thao Is Artistically Talented and Would Like to Be a Professional