When speaking with her high school guidance counselor, 17-year-old Chelsea says that she has "no idea" if she is interested in going to college and has "no interest" in trying to come up with a plan. She just seems to be drifting through life. According to James Marcia, Chelsea is in identity:

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Chelsea's lack of direction and interest in planning for her future suggests she is in the identity diffusion stage, according to James Marcia's theory. This stage is characterized by an absence of commitment to any goals or values and a lack of exploration in identity-related issues.

When Speaking with Her High School Guidance Counselor, 17-Year-Old Chelsea