On career day, Melissa went to every university booth and picked up their pamphlets. She brought them home, looked at their websites, and then determined the number of years required to complete each program, the costs, and the likelihood of getting accepted on the basis of her marks. She narrowed her choices down to five graduate programs and sent out her applications. What identity status describes Melissa's behaviour?

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Melissa's behavior is indicative of identity achievement. She explored various options (by visiting university booths and researching programs) and made a committed decision by applying to five graduate programs. This process of exploration followed by commitment is characteristic of identity achievement.

On Career Day, Melissa Went to Every University Booth and Picked