Jacob has been pressured by his father to take over the family farm.Reluctantly,Jacob has agreed to this identity status because that is what is best for his parents.He has not explored his options,but has passively accepted the identity his father imposed on him.From James Marcia's model,which of the following identity statuses can Jacob's be categorized as?

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Foreclosure identity status is characterized by individuals who have committed to an identity without exploring their options. In this case, Jacob's decision to take over the family farm is not based on personal exploration or reflection but rather is imposed on him by his father's expectations. Therefore, Jacob can be categorized as having a foreclosure identity status.

Jacob Has Been Pressured by His Father to Take Over