Research on identity development has shown that
A) diffused young people report the lowest levels of parental support and warm, open communication.
B) young people who lack confidence in the prospect of ever knowing anything with certainty tend to be foreclosed.
C) young people in moratorium usually have close bonds with parents, but lack opportunities for healthy separation.
D) young people in moratorium assume that absolute truth is always attainable.

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Research has found that diffused individuals have low levels of parental support and communication. This lack of support and communication can contribute to a lack of direction and confusion about one's identity.

Answer: B
 Foreclosed individuals have committed to an identity without exploring their options and tend to be less open to new experiences and ideas. This lack of openness can stem from a lack of confidence in their ability to know things with certainty.

Answer: C
 Moratorium individuals are actively exploring different options and possibilities for their identity, but may not have fully committed to any one path yet. While they may have close relationships with their parents, they may also struggle with finding healthy ways to separate themselves and establish independent identities.

Answer: D
 This statement is not accurate. Moratorium individuals tend to embrace the idea that truth is not always absolute and may be subject to change or multiple perspectives. Foreclosed individuals, on the other hand, tend to believe that there is one right way to live and think.

Research on Identity Development Has Shown That