In the Erikson/Marcia framework, a person who is in the midst of reexamining his or her values and choices, but who has not yet decided on some specific role or some particular ideology, is in the status of

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A person in the midst of reexamining values and choices, but without a specific role or ideology yet, is experiencing a moratorium. This is a state of active questioning and exploration, as opposed to foreclosure (unquestioned adoption of others' values/ideologies), diffusion (lack of direction or commitment), or achievement (resolution of identity crisis). Confusion refers to an early stage of identity exploration, before the individual has committed to any particular struggle or crisis.

In the Erikson/Marcia Framework, a Person Who Is in the Midst