Antonio Is a Studious High School Student

question 48

Multiple Choice

Antonio is a studious high school student. He is taking into account his parents' and teachers' opinions when deciding which college he should choose. Antonio is also speaking to a career counselor to weigh his options. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Antonio is most likely in the _____.

• A) exposure stage
• B) moratorium stage
• C) reinforcement stage
• D) foreclosure stage

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