Jonah is a 15-year-old boy. His parents believe that Jonah has all the qualities required to become a scientist and encourage him to plan his future accordingly. Influenced by his parents' encouragement, Jonah decides to take up research in the field of science. He selects his career solely on the basis of his parents' views. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Jonah's decision illustrates _____.

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Jonah's decision is an example of "foreclosure," a term from James Marcia's theory of identity statuses. This status occurs when an individual commits to an identity (in this case, a career as a scientist) without exploring other options, often influenced by parents or authority figures, rather than through personal exploration and choice.

Jonah Is a 15-Year-Old Boy