Question 1

The structures necessary for reproduction, which are developed fully during puberty, are called

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A)  gonads. 
B)  master glands. 
C)  primary sex characteristics. 
D)  secondary sex characteristics. 
A)  gonads. 
B)  master glands. 
C)  primary sex characteristics. 
D)  secondary sex characteristics.

Question 2

Accepting the loss of a loved one, which often brings feelings of helplessness and depression, is characteristic of which of the following stages of the grieving process?

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A)  numbness 
B)  yearning 
C)  disorganization and despair 
D)  reorganization 
A)  numbness 
B)  yearning 
C)  disorganization and despair 
D)  reorganization

Question 3

Discuss Marcia's (1980) four categories of identity status.

Accepted Answer

Marcia's (1980) four categories of ident

Question 4

In early adulthood, the psychosocial crisis centers on establishing close personal relationships with others. This stage is known as

Accepted Answer

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 5

Compare and contrast the different styles of parenting.

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There are several different styles of pa

Question 6

Which of the following is thought to be a cause of dementia?

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A)  AIDS 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  all of these 
A)  AIDS 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  all of these

Question 7

Researchers relying on objective measures of emotional stability have found signs of midlife crises in

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A)  most men, but few women. 
B)  the majority of men and women. 
C)  only a small minority of individuals. 
D)  people who are contemplating retirement. 
A)  most men, but few women. 
B)  the majority of men and women. 
C)  only a small minority of individuals. 
D)  people who are contemplating retirement.

Question 8

Although 65 is the age typically associated with retirement, individuals today

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A)  are leaving the workplace earlier. 
B)  tend to keep working well into their 70s. 
C)  retire at about age 70 and then stay busy with part-time work. 
D)  tend to remain actively involved at work until health problems force them to retire. 
A)  are leaving the workplace earlier. 
B)  tend to keep working well into their 70s. 
C)  retire at about age 70 and then stay busy with part-time work. 
D)  tend to remain actively involved at work until health problems force them to retire.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease is not accurate?

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A)  It is often difficult to detect the beginnings of the disease. 
B)  Although the causes are well known, there is not yet a cure. 
C)  It can strike during middle age (40-65), or later in life (after 65). 
D)  The disease is one of progressive deterioration, ending in death. 
A)  It is often difficult to detect the beginnings of the disease. 
B)  Although the causes are well known, there is not yet a cure. 
C)  It can strike during middle age (40-65), or later in life (after 65). 
D)  The disease is one of progressive deterioration, ending in death.

Question 10

Sixteen-year-old Bill wants to spend a few years experimenting with different lifestyles and careers before he settles on who and what he wants to be. Bill is in the identity status known as

Accepted Answer

A)  foreclosure. 
B)  moratorium. 
C)  identity diffusion. 
D)  identity achievement. 
A)  foreclosure. 
B)  moratorium. 
C)  identity diffusion. 
D)  identity achievement.

Question 11

Esther knows she is dying. In her prayers she asks God to keep her alive until Christmas, so she can see all of her family. In return, she promises to try harder to be kind and patient with others. Esther is probably in which of the following stages of dying?

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A)  denial 
B)  resistance 
C)  bargaining 
D)  acceptance 
A)  denial 
B)  resistance 
C)  bargaining 
D)  acceptance

Question 12

Describe several factors that may lead an adolescent to attempt suicide.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that may lead

Question 13

Discuss the relationship of Erikson's young adult to adolescent stage.

Accepted Answer

Erikson's young adult stage, also known

Question 14

Primary sex characteristics are directly involved in reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The structures necessary for reproduction, which are developed fully during puberty, are called

Accepting the loss of a loved one, which often brings feelings of helplessness and depression, is characteristic of which of the following stages of the grieving process?

Discuss Marcia's (1980) four categories of identity status.

In early adulthood, the psychosocial crisis centers on establishing close personal relationships with others. This stage is known as

Compare and contrast the different styles of parenting.

Which of the following is thought to be a cause of dementia?

Researchers relying on objective measures of emotional stability have found signs of midlife crises in

Although 65 is the age typically associated with retirement, individuals today

Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease is not accurate?

Sixteen-year-old Bill wants to spend a few years experimenting with different lifestyles and careers before he settles on who and what he wants to be. Bill is in the identity status known as

Esther knows she is dying. In her prayers she asks God to keep her alive until Christmas, so she can see all of her family. In return, she promises to try harder to be kind and patient with others. Esther is probably in which of the following stages of dying?

Describe several factors that may lead an adolescent to attempt suicide.

Discuss the relationship of Erikson's young adult to adolescent stage.

Primary sex characteristics are directly involved in reproduction.

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Exam 11: Development in Adolescence and Adulthood

The structures necessary for reproduction, which are developed fully during puberty, are called

Accepting the loss of a loved one, which often brings feelings of helplessness and depression, is characteristic of which of the following stages of the grieving process?

Discuss Marcia's (1980) four categories of identity status.

In early adulthood, the psychosocial crisis centers on establishing close personal relationships with others. This stage is known as

Compare and contrast the different styles of parenting.

Which of the following is thought to be a cause of dementia?

Researchers relying on objective measures of emotional stability have found signs of midlife crises in

Although 65 is the age typically associated with retirement, individuals today

Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease is not accurate?

Sixteen-year-old Bill wants to spend a few years experimenting with different lifestyles and careers before he settles on who and what he wants to be. Bill is in the identity status known as

Esther knows she is dying. In her prayers she asks God to keep her alive until Christmas, so she can see all of her family. In return, she promises to try harder to be kind and patient with others. Esther is probably in which of the following stages of dying?

Describe several factors that may lead an adolescent to attempt suicide.

Discuss the relationship of Erikson's young adult to adolescent stage.

Primary sex characteristics are directly involved in reproduction.

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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