When parents set rules with little justification and enforce them without explanation, adolescents are more likely to remain in the identity ____ status because they are prevented from experimenting with different selves, and simply do what they are told to do.

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When parents set rules with little justification and enforce them without explanation, adolescents are more likely to remain in the identity ____ status because they are prevented from experimenting with different selves, and simply do what they are told to do.​

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Foreclosure is the identity status in which individuals commit to an identity without exploring different options or considering alternatives. In this case, the parents' rigid rules without explanation restrict the adolescent's ability to experiment with different selves, leading to a premature commitment to an identity without exploring other possibilities.

When Parents Set Rules with Little Justification and Enforce Them