Match the identity status with its example. (16 points) 1. diffusion 2. moratorium 3. achievement 4. foreclosure a. cici has not had any big changes or challenging decisions come up during her teen years; she just coasts along in life. b. kendra is struggling with how to respond to a situation at work; her reaction to the dilemma will tell her coworkers what kind of person she is. c. after thinking about all of his options, darren felt good about his commitment to live with his parents during his first year of college. d. zack has been a vegetarian ever since he was a child; when he moves out on his own, he continues his vegetarian diet.

The Identity Status Theory comes from psychologist James Marcia. He studied a person's exploration and commitment in different aspects of their lives, then broke down a person's sense of identity into four Identity Statuses. 

Identity diffusion occurs when someone doesn't have a sense of having choices. They are not attempting or willing to make a commitment and will avoid exploring their options. 

Moratorium status is when someone is in crisis. They either don't have commitments or aren't quite sure what they are, however, they are exploring and are ready to make choices.

Achievement comes once a person has experienced and worked through a crisis. They've explored their identity and made commitments as to their identity. 

Foreclosure status is when someone has committed and have not experienced an identity crisis or explored their options. Their role, values, or goals may be influenced to conform to other's expectations (for example, parent's choices for their future).

To match your identity status and examples, 1. Diffusion is A (no big changes, coasting along), 2. Moratorium is B (struggling how to respond, exploring options), 3. Achievement is C (thought about options, committed to choice), 4. Foreclosure is D (was and remaining a vegetarian).

Bwould be the answer