Match the identity status with its explanation. match term definition diffusion a. occurs when someone makes a commitment without considering other possibilities. moratorium b. occurs when someone makes a personal commitment after exploring his or her options. achievement c. occurs when an adolescent does not make a commitment to any particular roles, values, or goals. foreclosure d. occurs when an individual is in the midst of a crisis and tries out alternatives.

All of the following are terms that are involved in identity and its development. They center on how the individual forms his/her identity and what that is. a. Occurs when someone makes a commitment without considering other possibilities: FORECLOSURE b. Occurs when someone makes a personal commitment after exploring his or her options: ACHIEVEMENT c. Occurs when an adolescent does not make a commitment to any particular roles, values, or goals: DIFFUSION d. Occurs when an individual is in the midst of a crisis and tries out alternatives: MORATORIUM