Erikson theorized that identity foreclosure takes place when identity
A) is based on little exploration of choices.
B) represents the opposite of what is valued by one's parents.
C) is in "time-out."
D) is diffused.

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Identity foreclosure occurs when one adopts an identity without going through the process of exploring different options and making a personal choice. This can happen when individuals blindly adopt the values and beliefs of their parents or other authority figures without considering alternative options. Foreclosure may result in a sense of conformity and lack of autonomy in one's identity.

Erikson Theorized That Identity Foreclosure Takes Place When Identity