According to James Marcia, the status of adolescents who prematurely commit to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives is called

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Identity foreclosure occurs when adolescents commit to an identity without exploring options. This is contrasted with identity diffusion (lack of commitment and exploration), moratorium (exploration without commitment), and identity achievement (commitment following exploration).

According to James Marcia, the Status of Adolescents Who Prematurely