Individuals in the _____ identity achievement status category tend to be more prejudiced and authoritarian than people in the other categories.
A)identity achievement
B)identity foreclosure
C)identity diffusion
D)moratorium

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Individuals in the identity foreclosure category have prematurely committed to an identity without exploring alternatives. They tend to be more prejudiced and authoritarian because they have not considered alternative perspectives and viewpoints, leading to closed-mindedness and rigidity in their beliefs. Individuals in the identity achievement category have gone through a process of exploring different options before committing to an identity, leading to a more open-minded and accepting perspective. Individuals in the identity diffusion and moratorium categories are still in the process of exploring and developing their identities, so it is not accurate to make generalizations about their beliefs and attitudes.

Individuals in the _____ Identity Achievement Status Category Tend to Be