At age 10, Joseph decided to become a priest. By age 20 he had never considered any other options or questioned his earlier decision. What term is used to by some psychologists to describe this style of coping with identity conflict?

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Identity foreclosure describes a style of coping with identity conflict where an individual commits to an identity without exploring other options or considering alternatives. In Joseph's case, he decided to become a priest at a young age and never explored other options, indicating identity foreclosure.

At Age 10, Joseph Decided to Become a Priest