Lee is in high school. He states that he is a Republican. However, he has given little thought to politics; he is a Republican mainly because his parents and neighbors are Republicans. Lee's example illustrates Marcia's _________ stage of identity formation.
A)foreclosure
B)moratorium
C)identity-exploration
D)identity-diffusion

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Lee's situation exemplifies the foreclosure stage of identity formation according to Marcia's theory. In this stage, individuals have committed to an identity (in this case, a political identity) without undergoing a period of exploration or crisis to choose it for themselves. This commitment is often based on the influence of parents, family, or community rather than personal exploration.

Lee Is in High School