A student says: "I come from a long line of police officers.My grandfather and my father were policemen,and me and my brother are expected to continue in the tradition." This best describes Marcia's state of
A)diffusion.
B)foreclosure.
C)moratorium.
D)achievement.

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The student's statement shows that they have unquestioningly accepted and adopted the role and expectations set out for them by their family without exploring other options or possibilities. This is characteristic of the foreclosure identity status, where an individual assumes an identity without exploring alternatives.

A Student Says: "I Come from a Long Line of Police