•identify diffusion occurs when an adolescent does not make a commitment to any particular roles, values, or goals. • identify foreclosure occurs when someone makes a commitment without considering other possibilities. • identity moratorium occurs when an individual is in the midst of a crisis over a particular role or value and tries out alternatives in order to make a commitment. • identity achievement occurs when someone makes a personal decision or commitment after going through a crisis and exploring his or her option. book: boy in the striped pajamas !