Question

Rasheed is a 19-year-old college student whose family is making financial sacrifices to pay for his education. So far, his grade point average is not high enough to allow him entrance into the pre-med program, the course of study he intends to pursue. He also works part time as a youth counselor, a job he really likes. He is considering changing his major to education. According to Marcia's categories of identity status, which category would you assign to Rasheed with regard to his vocational identity?

a. Diffusion
b. Moratorium
c. Foreclosed
d. Achieved

Answer 1

Rasheed would be categorized as having a 'moratorium' vocational identity according to Marcia's categories of identity status.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Marcia's categories of identity status, the category that would be assigned to Rasheed with regard to his vocational identity is moratorium. In this category, an individual is actively exploring career options and trying out different paths without having made a commitment to a specific career choice. Rasheed's consideration of changing his major to education indicates that he is in the process of exploring different career options.