A teenager is currently experiencing an identity crisis, but has not resolved it. According to Marcia's work on the search for identity, this teenager is in a state of
A)foreclosure
B)moratorium
C)identity achievement
D)identity diffusion
E)role confusion

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Moratorium is the stage in Marcia's theory of identity development where an individual is actively exploring options but has not yet made a commitment. This aligns with the description of a teenager experiencing an identity crisis without resolution.

A Teenager Is Currently Experiencing an Identity Crisis, but Has