Zach has been considering colleges and programs and has decided to take Police Foundations because his friend is doing and it will be fun. Zach has not considered whether the college would be a good fit for him and does not really know whether he would be a good police officer, but he thinks it would be fun to be with his friend. What identity status does Zach's behaviour represent?

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Zach's behavior represents foreclosure because he is committing to an identity (in this case, a career path) without exploring other options or engaging in a period of decision-making. He is adopting an identity based on his friend's choice rather than his own exploration or understanding of his personal interests and abilities.

Zach Has Been Considering Colleges and Programs and Has Decided