Frank's father and grandfather are doctors.Frank does NOT enjoy his science classes but he loves to debate and has excelled debating skills.Some of his teachers have told Frank that he would make a great lawyer.Frank indicated in his career class he wants to be doctor, like his father and grandfather.According to James Marcia, what identity status does Frank represent?

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Frank's desire to become a doctor like his father and grandfather suggests that he has prematurely committed to a career without exploring other options or considering his own interests, indicating a foreclosure identity status. This status is characterized by a strong commitment to an identity without having explored alternatives or having a clear understanding of one's own desires and abilities. Frank's evident talents in debating and preferences for it could have led to a moratorium status, where one is actively exploring different identities and possibilities before making a commitment. However, in this scenario, Frank appears to have made a firm, unexamined commitment.

Frank's Father and Grandfather Are Doctors