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 much about this decision himself, and he will most likely follow their advice. James Marcia would classify Ramon's identity status as identity _______ foreclosure. achievement. moratorium. diffusion.

Explanation: James Marcia developed some sort of interview to identify, explore and research adolescent identity, whereby he suggested four identity statuses. Accordingly, there are several types, identity statuses consistent with psychological development. In the Ramon case, as stated in the description, it is a foreclosure identity, which means that Ramon's status is such that he is ready to submit to some of the established opinions and values, relevant roles given already in advance, for some future goals.