For as long as Lila can remember, her parents have encouraged her to become a medical doctor. This is the only occupation she has ever considered, so she enters college with "pre-med" listed as her major. Lila's identity status would be:

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Lila's situation is an example of identity foreclosure, where she has committed to an identity (in this case, a career path as a medical doctor) without exploring other options. This commitment is based on her parents' expectations rather than her own exploration of different identities.

For as Long as Lila Can Remember, Her Parents Have