Keith's father is a preacher, and his parents always expected him to become one when he became an adult. Keith never questioned this, and began identifying himself as a spiritual and religious person from an early age, eventually taking over his father's position at his church. Keith's identity development would most likely be described as ____________.
A) identity achievement
B) identity moratorium
C) identity foreclosure
D) identity crisis

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Keith's identity development matches the description of identity foreclosure, which occurs when an individual adopts an identity without exploring their options or considering other possibilities. In this case, Keith never questioned the expectation placed on him by his parents and took over his father's position without exploring other career paths or beliefs.

Keith's Father Is a Preacher, and His Parents Always Expected