Although her parents disagreed with her decision, Cynthia, through careful thought and exploring many career options, has decided to become an elementary school teacher with an emphasis in special education. Her identity status would be classified as:

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Cynthia has explored various options and made a deliberate choice about her career, indicating she has achieved a sense of identity (identity achieved). This is characterized by having gone through a period of exploration and having made a commitment to a particular identity.

Although Her Parents Disagreed with Her Decision, Cynthia, Through Careful