Sarah, though she prefers dance to medicine, is a medical student because her parents have always dreamed of having a "Dr. Daughter." She is certain that medicine is the right career for her because her parents have supported that notion. Sarah would be classified by Marcia as which of the following types?

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Sarah is in the foreclosure identity status according to Marcia's theory, as she has committed to a career path (medicine) without exploring other options, based on her parents' expectations rather than her own exploration or decision.

Sarah, Though She Prefers Dance to Medicine, Is a Medical