When asked whether he ever had doubts about his religious beliefs, Pedro said, "Yes, I just don't see how there can be a God and yet so much evil in the world." Pedro is experiencing identity
A) foreclosure.
B) achievement.
C) diffusion.
D) moratorium.

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Pedro's question about the existence of God and the problem of evil suggests that he is actively questioning and exploring his beliefs, which is characteristic of identity moratorium. Identity foreclosure is a state where individuals accept the beliefs and values of their parents or culture without questioning them. Identity achievement is a state of firm identity commitment after a period of exploration, while identity diffusion refers to a lack of direction or identity confusion.

When Asked Whether He Ever Had Doubts About His Religious