In this article, we will discuss Foreclosure.
What is Foreclosure in Psychology?
Among young adolescents, some aspects of identity may be foreclosed. The foreclosure status is when a commitment is made without exploring alternatives.
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These people have made commitments to an occupational future, but haven’t experienced an identity crisis. They have followed the expectations of others concerning their future. For example, an individual may have allowed a parent to decide what career they will pursue. These individuals haven’t explored a range of options (experience an “identity crisis”).
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