When Parents Set Rules with Little Justification and Enforce Them

question 41

Multiple Choice

When parents set rules with little justification and enforce them without explanation, children are more likely to remain in the identity ________ status. These teens are prevented from experimenting with different selves, and simply do what they are told to do.

• A) foreclosure
• B) achievement
• C) diffusion
• D) moratorium

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Employees

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