When 18-year-old Karl attends a meeting with his guidance counselor as part of his mandatory high school graduation requirements, the counselor asks Karl what his plans are for the next few years. Karl replies that he has no plans and no interest in his future. According to James Marcia, his identity status is:

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Karl's lack of plans and interest in his future suggests he is in the "diffusion" identity status according to James Marcia. This status is characterized by an absence of commitment to any goals or values and a lack of exploration into potential identities.

When 18-Year-Old Karl Attends a Meeting with His Guidance Counselor