Tamara is about to graduate from high school. She is confused about options for college. She enjoys studying both languages and life sciences. She has taken an appointment with the high school career counselor to explore her options. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Tamara is most likely in the _____. ​

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

Moratorium Stage

A phase in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where individuals explore their identity and sense of self without making definite commitments.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist who expanded on Erikson's theory, introducing the concept of identity statuses to describe the process of identity development in adolescents and adults.

Identity Statuses

The phases individuals pass through as they develop and resolve their personal identity, influenced by exploration and commitment in various life areas.