Sixteen-year-old Fred has had a relatively smooth transition during adolescence so far. He has already chosen the college where his father attended and has decided on a career. It is likely that he is in the ______ of identity formation.

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Fred's decision to follow in his father's footsteps without exploring other options suggests he is in the identity foreclosure phase, where commitments are made without self-exploration.

Sixteen-Year-Old Fred Has Had a Relatively Smooth Transition During Adolescence