Which of the following is the identity status where a crisis is absent but a commitment is present?
A)Identity achievement
B)Identity foreclosure
C)Identity moratorium
D)Identity diffusion

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According to Erik Erikson's theory of identity development, identity foreclosure is the status where a commitment is made without experiencing a crisis or exploration of alternatives. This is the opposite of identity diffusion where neither a crisis nor commitment is present. Identity achievement is the status where a crisis has been resolved and a commitment has been made based on personal exploration. Identity moratorium is the status where a crisis is being actively experienced and exploration is ongoing without a commitment being made yet.

Which of the Following Is the Identity Status Where a Crisis