Lola is 18 and it is an election year. Lola comes from a family of Republicans and accepts her family's beliefs without question. She plans to vote Republican in November's presidential election. Which identity status characterizes Lola?

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The identity foreclosed best characterizes Lola's identity status. Identity foreclosure is the status of adolescents who prematurely commit to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives. In this example, Lola has committed to being Republican, although she has done so on the basis of familial affiliation and has not explored any alternatives.

Lola Is 18 and It Is an Election Year