Question 1

Which of the following is a positive developmental function of the everyday conflicts that characterize parent-adolescent relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  They teach adolescents that their parents are not perfect. 
B)  They help adolescents' transition toward autonomy. 
C)  They convince adolescents that their parents are usually right. 
D)  They help adolescents achieve identity foreclosure. 
A)  They teach adolescents that their parents are not perfect. 
B)  They help adolescents' transition toward autonomy. 
C)  They convince adolescents that their parents are usually right. 
D)  They help adolescents achieve identity foreclosure.

Question 2

Harry Stack Sullivan believed that one's need for intimacy with peers shows a dramatic increase during

Accepted Answer

A)  early adolescence. 
B)  early childhood. 
C)  late adolescence. 
D)  late childhood. 
A)  early adolescence. 
B)  early childhood. 
C)  late adolescence. 
D)  late childhood.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about cultural variations in adolescent experiences is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-thirds of Asian Indian adolescents accept their parents' choice of a marital partner for them. 
B)  Youth in the United States are marrying at younger ages than in past generations. 
C)  Youth in Russia are marrying at older ages than in past generations. 
D)  In the Middle East, most adolescents interact freely with the opposite sex in school. 
A)  Two-thirds of Asian Indian adolescents accept their parents' choice of a marital partner for them. 
B)  Youth in the United States are marrying at younger ages than in past generations. 
C)  Youth in Russia are marrying at older ages than in past generations. 
D)  In the Middle East, most adolescents interact freely with the opposite sex in school.

Question 4

Greater amounts of adolescent disclosure to parents has been found to be linked to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial and rule-breaking behavior in the child. 
B)  parents asking questions. 
C)  high trust in the parent-child relationship. 
D)  high levels of parental acceptance. 
A)  antisocial and rule-breaking behavior in the child. 
B)  parents asking questions. 
C)  high trust in the parent-child relationship. 
D)  high levels of parental acceptance.

Question 5

In James Marcia's theory, an adolescent who has not experienced a crisis but has made a commitment is experiencing identity

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Identity ________ is the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis but whose commitments are either absent or only vaguely defined.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In a school, a group of people who are good at sports is referred to as "jocks." In this case, "jocks" is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  cluster. 
B)  cartel. 
C)  clan. 
D)  crowd. 
A)  cluster. 
B)  cartel. 
C)  clan. 
D)  crowd.

Question 8

Rachel is a high school junior who has explored several employment and education alternatives. She has chosen to attend the community college near home to become a diesel mechanic. What is the identity status of Rachel according to James Marcia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity diffusion 
B)  Identity foreclosure 
C)  Identity moratorium 
D)  Identity achievement 
A)  Identity diffusion 
B)  Identity foreclosure 
C)  Identity moratorium 
D)  Identity achievement

Question 9

Cognitive factors such as low self-control, low intelligence, poor decision making, and ineffective social information processing have all been linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile delinquency. 
B)  multitasking with technology. 
C)  higher academic achievement. 
D)  resistance to depression and suicidal ideation. 
A)  juvenile delinquency. 
B)  multitasking with technology. 
C)  higher academic achievement. 
D)  resistance to depression and suicidal ideation.

Question 10

Dating and romantic relationships at an unusually early age are most likely to be linked with

Accepted Answer

A)  high academic achievement. 
B)  more participation in class discussions. 
C)  less popularity with peers. 
D)  adolescent pregnancy. 
A)  high academic achievement. 
B)  more participation in class discussions. 
C)  less popularity with peers. 
D)  adolescent pregnancy.

Question 11

James Marcia defines commitment as a period of identity development in which adolescents

Accepted Answer

A)  personally invest in identity. 
B)  gain self-confidence. 
C)  find a support system of significant others. 
D)  develop an inferiority complex. 
A)  personally invest in identity. 
B)  gain self-confidence. 
C)  find a support system of significant others. 
D)  develop an inferiority complex.

Question 12

Who among the following is MOST likely to be depressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marie, a 10-year-old female 
B)  Tony, an 11-year-old male 
C)  Lashay, a 16-year-old female 
D)  Dave, a 15-year-old male 
A)  Marie, a 10-year-old female 
B)  Tony, an 11-year-old male 
C)  Lashay, a 16-year-old female 
D)  Dave, a 15-year-old male

Question 13

Conformity to peers-especially to their antisocial standards-peaks around the

Accepted Answer

A)  first and second grades. 
B)  fifth and sixth grades. 
C)  eighth and ninth grades. 
D)  eleventh and twelfth grades. 
A)  first and second grades. 
B)  fifth and sixth grades. 
C)  eighth and ninth grades. 
D)  eleventh and twelfth grades.

Question 14

Erik Erikson's fifth developmental stage, which individuals experience during adolescence, is

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy versus isolation. 
B)  identity versus identity confusion. 
C)  integrity versus despair. 
D)  industry versus inferiority. 
A)  intimacy versus isolation. 
B)  identity versus identity confusion. 
C)  integrity versus despair. 
D)  industry versus inferiority.

Question 15

Which of the following groups of adolescents is MOST likely to report that they have attempted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Native American/Alaska Native females 
B)  African American males 
C)  Latino females 
D)  Asian American males 
A)  Native American/Alaska Native females 
B)  African American males 
C)  Latino females 
D)  Asian American males

Question 16

"Hey, what can I say-my college major is undeclared. I just don't know what I want to do yet and I don't particularly want to explore it right now. I'm not going to pressure myself into making a decision when what I really want to do is have fun." What is the identity status of this college student, according to James Marcia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity achievement 
B)  Identity inquisition 
C)  Identity diffusion 
D)  Identity foreclosure 
A)  Identity achievement 
B)  Identity inquisition 
C)  Identity diffusion 
D)  Identity foreclosure

Question 17

In most cultures, the rite of passage is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide adolescents an entry into their profession of choice. 
B)  test whether adolescents have completed the stage of puberty. 
C)  test whether adolescents know enough about sexuality to begin selecting mates. 
D)  mark the adolescent's transition to maturity and achievement of adult status. 
A)  provide adolescents an entry into their profession of choice. 
B)  test whether adolescents have completed the stage of puberty. 
C)  test whether adolescents know enough about sexuality to begin selecting mates. 
D)  mark the adolescent's transition to maturity and achievement of adult status.

Question 18

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what are the consequences of an adolescent failing to resolve an identity crisis?

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson, youth who successf

Question 19

Define and describe the concept of juvenile delinquent and the crimes that most often occur in juvenile delinquency.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile delinquent is a broad term that

Question 20

Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in the state college near their hometown and study to become an engineer. Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself, and he will probably do what they advise. What is the identity status of Ramon, according to James Marcia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity diffusion 
B)  Identity foreclosure 
C)  Identity moratorium 
D)  Identity achievement 
A)  Identity diffusion 
B)  Identity foreclosure 
C)  Identity moratorium 
D)  Identity achievement

Which of the following is a positive developmental function of the everyday conflicts that characterize parent-adolescent relationships?

Harry Stack Sullivan believed that one's need for intimacy with peers shows a dramatic increase during

Which of the following statements about cultural variations in adolescent experiences is TRUE?

Greater amounts of adolescent disclosure to parents has been found to be linked to all of the following EXCEPT

In James Marcia's theory, an adolescent who has not experienced a crisis but has made a commitment is experiencing identity

Identity ________ is the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis but whose commitments are either absent or only vaguely defined.

In a school, a group of people who are good at sports is referred to as "jocks." In this case, "jocks" is an example of a

Rachel is a high school junior who has explored several employment and education alternatives. She has chosen to attend the community college near home to become a diesel mechanic. What is the identity status of Rachel according to James Marcia?

Cognitive factors such as low self-control, low intelligence, poor decision making, and ineffective social information processing have all been linked to

Dating and romantic relationships at an unusually early age are most likely to be linked with

James Marcia defines commitment as a period of identity development in which adolescents

Who among the following is MOST likely to be depressed?

Conformity to peers-especially to their antisocial standards-peaks around the

Erik Erikson's fifth developmental stage, which individuals experience during adolescence, is

Which of the following groups of adolescents is MOST likely to report that they have attempted suicide?

In most cultures, the rite of passage is designed to

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what are the consequences of an adolescent failing to resolve an identity crisis?

Define and describe the concept of juvenile delinquent and the crimes that most often occur in juvenile delinquency.

Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in the state college near their hometown and study to become an engineer. Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself, and he will probably do what they advise. What is the identity status of Ramon, according to James Marcia?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

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Exam 16: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Which of the following is a positive developmental function of the everyday conflicts that characterize parent-adolescent relationships?

Harry Stack Sullivan believed that one's need for intimacy with peers shows a dramatic increase during

Which of the following statements about cultural variations in adolescent experiences is TRUE?

Greater amounts of adolescent disclosure to parents has been found to be linked to all of the following EXCEPT

In James Marcia's theory, an adolescent who has not experienced a crisis but has made a commitment is experiencing identity

Identity ________ is the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis but whose commitments are either absent or only vaguely defined.

In a school, a group of people who are good at sports is referred to as "jocks." In this case, "jocks" is an example of a

Rachel is a high school junior who has explored several employment and education alternatives. She has chosen to attend the community college near home to become a diesel mechanic. What is the identity status of Rachel according to James Marcia?

Cognitive factors such as low self-control, low intelligence, poor decision making, and ineffective social information processing have all been linked to

Dating and romantic relationships at an unusually early age are most likely to be linked with

James Marcia defines commitment as a period of identity development in which adolescents

Who among the following is MOST likely to be depressed?

Conformity to peers-especially to their antisocial standards-peaks around the

Erik Erikson's fifth developmental stage, which individuals experience during adolescence, is

Which of the following groups of adolescents is MOST likely to report that they have attempted suicide?

In most cultures, the rite of passage is designed to

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what are the consequences of an adolescent failing to resolve an identity crisis?

Define and describe the concept of juvenile delinquent and the crimes that most often occur in juvenile delinquency.

Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in the state college near their hometown and study to become an engineer. Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself, and he will probably do what they advise. What is the identity status of Ramon, according to James Marcia?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

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