Question 1

The extent to which a young adult recognizes his or her personal psychological makeup, including strengths and weaknesses, is that person's

Accepted Answer

A)  fluctuating self. 
B)  possible self. 
C)  ideal self. 
D)  level of self-awareness. 
A)  fluctuating self. 
B)  possible self. 
C)  ideal self. 
D)  level of self-awareness.

Question 2

According to Marcia, the part of identity development in which individuals show personal investment in an identity is known as

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A)  diffusion. 
B)  crisis. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  moratorium. 
A)  diffusion. 
B)  crisis. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  moratorium.

Question 3

According to Erik Erikson, a key aspect of adolescent development is the need to

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A)  form an identity. 
B)  develop trusting relationships. 
C)  be independent. 
D)  explore his or her sexuality. 
A)  form an identity. 
B)  develop trusting relationships. 
C)  be independent. 
D)  explore his or her sexuality.

Question 4

Erikson termed the gap between childhood security and adult autonomy

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A)  psychosexual commitment. 
B)  psychosocial crisis. 
C)  identity confusion. 
D)  psychosocial moratorium. 
A)  psychosexual commitment. 
B)  psychosocial crisis. 
C)  identity confusion. 
D)  psychosocial moratorium.

Question 5

According to Levinson's research on the midlife transition, most males

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A)  found it an easy and gradual developmental phase. 
B)  were not aware of the significant developmental changes taking place. 
C)  found it to be a painful and difficult time. 
D)  found it to be a painful and difficulty time, while females did not experience any crisis. 
A)  found it an easy and gradual developmental phase. 
B)  were not aware of the significant developmental changes taking place. 
C)  found it to be a painful and difficult time. 
D)  found it to be a painful and difficulty time, while females did not experience any crisis.

Question 6

Juan is a college student who is reflecting on his ethnic identity and how he fits into mainstream culture. He has a diverse group of friends, loves American cinema, and is active in the campus Latino Club. Juan likely

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A)  suffers from low self-esteem and identity confusion. 
B)  has identity diffusion. 
C)  has a bicultural identity. 
D)  has an identity moratorium. 
A)  suffers from low self-esteem and identity confusion. 
B)  has identity diffusion. 
C)  has a bicultural identity. 
D)  has an identity moratorium.

Question 7

Mariah identifies herself as a kind person, a girl scout, and the best soccer player on her team, something which will never change. Mariah is in

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A)  adulthood. 
B)  adolescence. 
C)  early childhood. 
D)  middle to late childhood. 
A)  adulthood. 
B)  adolescence. 
C)  early childhood. 
D)  middle to late childhood.

Question 8

After considerable identity exploration, Drew finally became committed to becoming a lawyer after college. After happily working as a lawyer for a few years, he felt he was not interested in law anymore. After some soul searching, he found that his heart was in art and he decided to become an artist. Drew's experience is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  identity diffusion. 
B)  identity foreclosure. 
C)  the "MAMA" cycle. 
D)  identity moratorium. 
A)  identity diffusion. 
B)  identity foreclosure. 
C)  the "MAMA" cycle. 
D)  identity moratorium.

Question 9

According to Levinson, the midlife crisis requires men to come to grips with

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A)  being masculine versus being feminine. 
B)  being attached to others versus being separated from them. 
C)  being young versus being old. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  being masculine versus being feminine. 
B)  being attached to others versus being separated from them. 
C)  being young versus being old. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

Todd explains that he is different from Davion because he is tall and has blonde hair and Davion is short and has brown hair. Todd is likely a(n)

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A)  toddler. 
B)  preschooler. 
C)  elementary school-aged child. 
D)  adolescent. 
A)  toddler. 
B)  preschooler. 
C)  elementary school-aged child. 
D)  adolescent.

Question 11

For most children, the ability to recognize oneself in the mirror occurs

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A)  at about six months of age. 
B)  sometime in the second year of life. 
C)  at about three years of age. 
D)  usually around nine to ten months of age. 
A)  at about six months of age. 
B)  sometime in the second year of life. 
C)  at about three years of age. 
D)  usually around nine to ten months of age.

Question 12

When describing herself, Cali says that she is the oldest child in her family, is president of the honor society at school, has a few close friends, and is on the student council. These aspects of Cali's self-understanding are based on

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A)  roles and membership categories. 
B)  representations of the self. 
C)  personal memories. 
D)  self-concepts. 
A)  roles and membership categories. 
B)  representations of the self. 
C)  personal memories. 
D)  self-concepts.

Question 13

In late adolescence or early adulthood, one typically puts all the disparate parts of the self together in a systematical way and construct a general theory of self-understanding. We refer to this as

Accepted Answer

A)  the possible self. 
B)  self-integration. 
C)  the ideal self. 
D)  self-consciousness. 
A)  the possible self. 
B)  self-integration. 
C)  the ideal self. 
D)  self-consciousness.

Question 14

Kristina is looking forward to participating in the mock election debate at school. She has strong opinions on school issues and feels confident that she can communicate her stance to others. Kristina is strong in what characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutuality 
B)  permeability 
C)  connectedness 
D)  individuality 
A)  mutuality 
B)  permeability 
C)  connectedness 
D)  individuality

Question 15

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered the MOST stable in adult personality development?

Accepted Answer

A)  nurturance 
B)  hostility 
C)  self-control 
D)  self-confidence 
A)  nurturance 
B)  hostility 
C)  self-control 
D)  self-confidence

Question 16

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem: refers to global

Question 17

Explain the contemporary life-events approach to development.

Accepted Answer

The contemporary life-events approach em

Question 18

Evaluate your own identity status. Explain why you believe you are at that stage of development.

Accepted Answer

I believe that I am currently in the sta

Question 19

Describe how increased cognitive ability and other tendencies characteristic of adolescent thinking might work against each other in developing self-regulation in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Advances in cognitive skills and indepen

Question 20

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability; environment 
B)  environment; stability 
C)  biology; plasticity 
D)  environment; plasticity 
A)  stability; environment 
B)  environment; stability 
C)  biology; plasticity 
D)  environment; plasticity

The extent to which a young adult recognizes his or her personal psychological makeup, including strengths and weaknesses, is that person's

According to Marcia, the part of identity development in which individuals show personal investment in an identity is known as

According to Erik Erikson, a key aspect of adolescent development is the need to

Erikson termed the gap between childhood security and adult autonomy

According to Levinson's research on the midlife transition, most males

Juan is a college student who is reflecting on his ethnic identity and how he fits into mainstream culture. He has a diverse group of friends, loves American cinema, and is active in the campus Latino Club. Juan likely

Mariah identifies herself as a kind person, a girl scout, and the best soccer player on her team, something which will never change. Mariah is in

According to Levinson, the midlife crisis requires men to come to grips with

Todd explains that he is different from Davion because he is tall and has blonde hair and Davion is short and has brown hair. Todd is likely a(n)

For most children, the ability to recognize oneself in the mirror occurs

When describing herself, Cali says that she is the oldest child in her family, is president of the honor society at school, has a few close friends, and is on the student council. These aspects of Cali's self-understanding are based on

In late adolescence or early adulthood, one typically puts all the disparate parts of the self together in a systematical way and construct a general theory of self-understanding. We refer to this as

Kristina is looking forward to participating in the mock election debate at school. She has strong opinions on school issues and feels confident that she can communicate her stance to others. Kristina is strong in what characteristic?

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered the MOST stable in adult personality development?

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

Explain the contemporary life-events approach to development.

Evaluate your own identity status. Explain why you believe you are at that stage of development.

Describe how increased cognitive ability and other tendencies characteristic of adolescent thinking might work against each other in developing self-regulation in adolescence.

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _ and put too much emphasis on _.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 11: The Self, Identity, and Personality

The extent to which a young adult recognizes his or her personal psychological makeup, including strengths and weaknesses, is that person's

According to Marcia, the part of identity development in which individuals show personal investment in an identity is known as

According to Erik Erikson, a key aspect of adolescent development is the need to

Erikson termed the gap between childhood security and adult autonomy

According to Levinson's research on the midlife transition, most males

Juan is a college student who is reflecting on his ethnic identity and how he fits into mainstream culture. He has a diverse group of friends, loves American cinema, and is active in the campus Latino Club. Juan likely

Mariah identifies herself as a kind person, a girl scout, and the best soccer player on her team, something which will never change. Mariah is in

According to Levinson, the midlife crisis requires men to come to grips with

Todd explains that he is different from Davion because he is tall and has blonde hair and Davion is short and has brown hair. Todd is likely a(n)

For most children, the ability to recognize oneself in the mirror occurs

When describing herself, Cali says that she is the oldest child in her family, is president of the honor society at school, has a few close friends, and is on the student council. These aspects of Cali's self-understanding are based on

In late adolescence or early adulthood, one typically puts all the disparate parts of the self together in a systematical way and construct a general theory of self-understanding. We refer to this as

Kristina is looking forward to participating in the mock election debate at school. She has strong opinions on school issues and feels confident that she can communicate her stance to others. Kristina is strong in what characteristic?

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered the MOST stable in adult personality development?

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

Explain the contemporary life-events approach to development.

Evaluate your own identity status. Explain why you believe you are at that stage of development.

Describe how increased cognitive ability and other tendencies characteristic of adolescent thinking might work against each other in developing self-regulation in adolescence.

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _ and put too much emphasis on _.