In Marcia's description of adolescent identity statuses, an adolescent who has not spent time thinking about her future and doesn't seem overly concerned about this would be in the identity status of
A) identity diffusion.
B) moratorium.
C) foreclosure.
D) identity deferral.

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The identity status of identity diffusion is characterized by a lack of exploration and commitment to any particular identity. If an adolescent has not spent time thinking about their future and does not seem concerned, they have not explored potential identity options and have not committed to any particular identity, which aligns with identity diffusion.

In Marcia's Description of Adolescent Identity Statuses, an Adolescent Who