When a person adopts his or her parents' or society's roles and values without questioning and exploring a personal identity, it is referred to as identity _____.

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Identity foreclosure occurs when a person adopts the roles and values of their parents or society without exploring their own personal identity or considering other options. It is a form of identity status in James Marcia's theory of identity development. Moratorium involves actively exploring different options and delaying committing to a specific identity. Diffusion refers to a lack of commitment to any particular identity and a lack of exploration. Achievement is the successful resolution of the identity crisis, marked by a commitment to a chosen identity after exploring different options.

When a Person Adopts His or Her Parents' or Society's