Jacob has been pressured by his father to take over the family farm. Reluctantly, Jacob has agreed to this identity status because that is what is best for his parents. He has not explored his options, but has passively accepted the identity his father imposed on him. From James Marcia's model, which of the following identity statuses can Jacob's be categorised as?

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Foreclosure is the identity status in which an individual has not had the opportunity to explore different identity options and has prematurely committed to an identity based on the expectations of others. In this scenario, Jacob has not explored his options and has agreed to the identity his father has imposed on him, making him an example of foreclosure.

Jacob Has Been Pressured by His Father to Take Over