Although 15-year-old Vince hasn't thought about it much, he has decided to become a priest when he grows up because that's what his mother wants. Marcia would describe Vince as being in the __________ phase of achieving identity.
A) foreclosure
B) diffusion
C) achievement
D) moratorium

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Foreclosure is the stage where an individual accepts an identity without any exploration or consideration of other options. In this case, Vince has already made the decision to become a priest without actively exploring other career paths or considering his own personal interests and values. The fact that he is choosing this career path solely because it's what his mother wants also indicates that he has not explored alternative options for himself.

Although 15-Year-Old Vince Hasn't Thought About It Much, He Has