Question 1

An identity crisis usually results in

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A)  a period of moratorium or recovery. 
B)  disillusionment about one's self-concept. 
C)  reluctance to continue the search for identity. 
D)  commitment to career and personal value system. 
A)  a period of moratorium or recovery. 
B)  disillusionment about one's self-concept. 
C)  reluctance to continue the search for identity. 
D)  commitment to career and personal value system.

Question 2

Describe cultural variations in mourning practices.

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Cultural variations in mourning practice

Question 3

The two-year span preceding puberty is

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A)  called the latency period. 
B)  referred to as pubescence. 
C)  when the growth rate decreases. 
D)  usually considered a time of turmoil. 
A)  called the latency period. 
B)  referred to as pubescence. 
C)  when the growth rate decreases. 
D)  usually considered a time of turmoil.

Question 4

Mary is less afraid of death than Joseph. Mary's attitude may be due to the fact that

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A)  she is older than Joseph. 
B)  she is devoutly religious. 
C)  she is a confirmed atheist. 
D)  any of these. 
A)  she is older than Joseph. 
B)  she is devoutly religious. 
C)  she is a confirmed atheist. 
D)  any of these.

Question 5

An individual who is concerned with opening up to others and committing to others is probably in which of the following psychosocial stages?

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A)  identity vs. diffusion 
B)  integrity vs. despair 
C)  intimacy vs. isolation 
D)  generativity vs. stagnation 
A)  identity vs. diffusion 
B)  integrity vs. despair 
C)  intimacy vs. isolation 
D)  generativity vs. stagnation

Question 6

Atheists usually have high levels of death anxiety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All but which of the following are typical feelings at menopause?

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A)  emotional strain 
B)  liberation from menstrual periods 
C)  liberation from childbearing 
D)  liberation from birth control 
A)  emotional strain 
B)  liberation from menstrual periods 
C)  liberation from childbearing 
D)  liberation from birth control

Question 8

Negativism and avoidance as strategies for dealing with death

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A)  appear to be universal attitudes. 
B)  are not found in all cultures' death systems. 
C)  are inconsistent with our culture's attitudes. 
D)  lead to viewing death as a natural transition. 
A)  appear to be universal attitudes. 
B)  are not found in all cultures' death systems. 
C)  are inconsistent with our culture's attitudes. 
D)  lead to viewing death as a natural transition.

Question 9

You are talking to the parents of a 12-year-old. Based on research cited in your textbook, which of the following is the most accurate statement you can make to them?

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A)  Adolescence tends to be marked by change and upheaval. 
B)  Adolescence is the single most turbulent period in the life span. 
C)  The number of adolescents with serious problems is fairly large. 
D)  The majority of adolescents have difficulty coping with the transition to adulthood. 
A)  Adolescence tends to be marked by change and upheaval. 
B)  Adolescence is the single most turbulent period in the life span. 
C)  The number of adolescents with serious problems is fairly large. 
D)  The majority of adolescents have difficulty coping with the transition to adulthood.

Question 10

The idea that older people have vivid memories of events in the distant past

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A)  is not supported by evidence. 
B)  has not been examined empirically. 
C)  has been consistently supported by research. 
D)  has been supported for some cultures, but not for others. 
A)  is not supported by evidence. 
B)  has not been examined empirically. 
C)  has been consistently supported by research. 
D)  has been supported for some cultures, but not for others.

Question 11

In order for punishment to be effective, a parent should do all but which of the following?

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A)  explain the punishment 
B)  be consistent 
C)  wait until both parents are home 
D)  differentiate the behavior from the child 
A)  explain the punishment 
B)  be consistent 
C)  wait until both parents are home 
D)  differentiate the behavior from the child

Question 12

In order for punishment to be effective, a parent should do all but which of the following?

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A)  explain the punishment 
B)  be consistent 
C)  wait until both parents are present 
D)  differentiate the behavior from the child 
A)  explain the punishment 
B)  be consistent 
C)  wait until both parents are present 
D)  differentiate the behavior from the child

Question 13

Contrast the varying effects the timing of puberty has on males and female.

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The timing of puberty can have varying e

Question 14

Pubescence is a term used to describe the

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A)  onset of adolescence. 
B)  two-year span preceding puberty. 
C)  first occurrence of menstruation in girls. 
D)  two-year span immediately following puberty. 
A)  onset of adolescence. 
B)  two-year span preceding puberty. 
C)  first occurrence of menstruation in girls. 
D)  two-year span immediately following puberty.

Question 15

Compared to those who are younger, adolescents can think

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A)  abstractly. 
B)  concretely. 
C)  egotistically. 
D)  empathetically. 
A)  abstractly. 
B)  concretely. 
C)  egotistically. 
D)  empathetically.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the midlife crisis is accurate?

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A)  The midlife crisis is not universal, and it probably isn't even typical. 
B)  Both men and women tend to go through some form of midlife crisis. 
C)  Most men go through a midlife crisis, but only a small minority of women do. 
D)  The midlife crisis is occurring at an earlier age today than it did in previous generations. 
A)  The midlife crisis is not universal, and it probably isn't even typical. 
B)  Both men and women tend to go through some form of midlife crisis. 
C)  Most men go through a midlife crisis, but only a small minority of women do. 
D)  The midlife crisis is occurring at an earlier age today than it did in previous generations.

Question 17

Briefly describe how the arrival of the first child affects the adjustment of a married couple.

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The arrival of the first child is a sign

Question 18

According to Diana Baumrind, ____ parenting is most likely to foster social and cognitive competence in children.

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A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  permissive 
D)  educated 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  permissive 
D)  educated

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent suicide is accurate?

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A)  The suicide rate for adolescents has increased dramatically since 1960. 
B)  The ratio of attempted to completed suicides among adolescents is about 5 to 1. 
C)  The suicide rate for the 15-24 age group is higher than that for any older age group. 
D)  All of these statements are accurate. 
A)  The suicide rate for adolescents has increased dramatically since 1960. 
B)  The ratio of attempted to completed suicides among adolescents is about 5 to 1. 
C)  The suicide rate for the 15-24 age group is higher than that for any older age group. 
D)  All of these statements are accurate.

Question 20

Kübler-Ross theorized about the psychological stages in death acceptance.

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A) True 
 B)False

An identity crisis usually results in

Describe cultural variations in mourning practices.

The two-year span preceding puberty is

Mary is less afraid of death than Joseph. Mary's attitude may be due to the fact that

An individual who is concerned with opening up to others and committing to others is probably in which of the following psychosocial stages?

Atheists usually have high levels of death anxiety.

All but which of the following are typical feelings at menopause?

Negativism and avoidance as strategies for dealing with death

You are talking to the parents of a 12-year-old. Based on research cited in your textbook, which of the following is the most accurate statement you can make to them?

The idea that older people have vivid memories of events in the distant past

In order for punishment to be effective, a parent should do all but which of the following?

In order for punishment to be effective, a parent should do all but which of the following?

Contrast the varying effects the timing of puberty has on males and female.

Pubescence is a term used to describe the

Compared to those who are younger, adolescents can think

Which of the following statements regarding the midlife crisis is accurate?

Briefly describe how the arrival of the first child affects the adjustment of a married couple.

According to Diana Baumrind, ____ parenting is most likely to foster social and cognitive competence in children.

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent suicide is accurate?

Kübler-Ross theorized about the psychological stages in death acceptance.

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Exam 11: Development in Adolescence and Adulthood

An identity crisis usually results in

Describe cultural variations in mourning practices.

The two-year span preceding puberty is

Mary is less afraid of death than Joseph. Mary's attitude may be due to the fact that

An individual who is concerned with opening up to others and committing to others is probably in which of the following psychosocial stages?

Atheists usually have high levels of death anxiety.

All but which of the following are typical feelings at menopause?

Negativism and avoidance as strategies for dealing with death

You are talking to the parents of a 12-year-old. Based on research cited in your textbook, which of the following is the most accurate statement you can make to them?

The idea that older people have vivid memories of events in the distant past

In order for punishment to be effective, a parent should do all but which of the following?

In order for punishment to be effective, a parent should do all but which of the following?

Contrast the varying effects the timing of puberty has on males and female.

Pubescence is a term used to describe the

Compared to those who are younger, adolescents can think

Which of the following statements regarding the midlife crisis is accurate?

Briefly describe how the arrival of the first child affects the adjustment of a married couple.

According to Diana Baumrind, ____ parenting is most likely to foster social and cognitive competence in children.

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent suicide is accurate?

Kübler-Ross theorized about the psychological stages in death acceptance.

Adjusting to Modern Life

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Careers and Work

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Psychology and Physical Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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