Ramon’s parents have decided that he will enroll in a liberal arts course in the state college near their hometown. Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself, and he will most likely do what they advise. James Marcia would classify Ramon’s identity status as:
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James Marcia, a psychologist known for his work on identity development, proposed a framework that includes four identity statuses. In this scenario, where Ramon's parents have decided for him to enroll in a liberal arts course, and Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself, his identity status would likely be classified as:
Identity Foreclosure.
Identity foreclosure occurs when an individual commits to an identity without exploring alternatives. In this case, Ramon is accepting the identity (enrolling in a liberal arts course) without actively exploring or considering other options. The decision is made without undergoing a period of exploration or self-reflection.