According to Marcia, adolescents who have not explored meaningful alternatives or made any commitments or show no interest in such matters are in a state of identity
A) diffusion.
B) foreclosure.
C) moratorium.
D) achievement.

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Marcia's identity status theory includes four categories: identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, and identity achievement. Identity diffusion refers to individuals who have not yet explored meaningful alternatives or made any commitments, and show no active interest in doing so. They may feel lost, aimless, or apathetic about their future. Therefore, choice A is the best option as it matches the definition given for identity diffusion.

According to Marcia, Adolescents Who Have Not Explored Meaningful Alternatives