When adolescents have close friends whom they trust, they feel more likely to be in the moratorium status instead of the diffusion status.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychological development, adolescents in the moratorium status are actively exploring different identities and values, while those in the diffusion status are not actively searching for their identity. Having close friends whom they trust can provide a supportive environment for adolescents to explore and learn about themselves, making them more likely to be in the moratorium status.

When Adolescents Have Close Friends Whom They Trust, They Feel