Chaim was born in the United States,but his parents are both originally from Israel.Though his parents are very adamant about staying close to their roots and retaining their Israeli identity,Chaim feels a pull toward both Israeli and American ideals.Chaim might be best described as:

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Chaim's identification with both Israeli and American cultures suggests a bicultural identity, where he incorporates elements from both cultures into his sense of self. Option A, moratorium status, refers to a temporary suspension of identity formation. Option C, ethnically isolated, suggests a lack of connection to any ethnic group, which does not apply in Chaim's case. Option D, racially confused, is not an appropriate way to describe someone's identity.

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