When 17-year-old Joey is asked what he wants to do after graduating from high school,what reply would indicate that he has adopted identity diffusion?
A) "I haven't really thought about a career that much."
B) "An engineer,since I'm good at math."
C) "A doctor,just like my mother."
D) "I have several options that I am currently exploring."

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Identity diffusion refers to a state where an individual is unsure about their goals and values. Therefore, Joey's response of not having thought about a career much indicates that he is in a state of identity diffusion. Choices B, C, and D all suggest that Joey has established some direction towards a particular career, which is not indicative of identity diffusion.

When 17-Year-Old Joey Is Asked What He Wants to Do