Exam 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Kohlberg identified that the development of moral reasoning requires both cognitive development and support from the social environment.

Tanya tries to behave well so that she can avoid being punished for misbehaviour,and strives to be polite and friendly so that others will like her better.Tanya is most likely at Kohlberg's ________ stage of moral reasoning.

Problem gambling is now classified as a ____________________ in the DSM-V.

Which of the following personality traits is a considered a risk factor for developing problem gambling habits?

Which item is out of place in this list?

An individual who has an undifferentiated sex-role orientation would describe himself as having both feminine and masculine characteristics and traits.

Gilligan's main criticism of Kohlberg's theory centres on sample bias,because Kohlberg used only male subjects.

According to Erikson,the child's sense of identity becomes partly "_______" in early adolescence.

According to Kohlberg,most adolescents operate beyond a level 3 stage of moral development,where living up to the expectations of one's family or significant others is the major influence on moral reasoning.

Cross-cultural research indicates that Kohlberg's stage sequence is not universal in all cultures.

Compared to non-immigrant youth,immigrant youth in Canada have

How is a teen's attachment relationship with her or his parents affected by the developmental processes of separation and individuation in adolescence?

According to Marcia,a personal investment in a specific role,value,goal,or ideology is a

At the beginning of the semester,Dr.Smith provides her calculus class with a syllabus that outlines the rules and procedures the class will follow to ensure an equitable learning environment for all students.Dr.Smith emphasizes that if the procedures or rules seem unfair or create a hardship,she is willing to negotiate new rules.Dr.Smith's philosophy of class management is most consistent with Kohlberg's ________ stage of moral reasoning.

Teenagers who are closely attached to their parents are academically successful,enjoy good peer relations,but are just as likely to engage in antisocial behaviour.

Minority teenagers face all of the following issues EXCEPT

How can moral reasoning be encouraged or developed?

Discuss Nancy Eisenberg and Carol Gilligan's criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning.What evidence exists to support their viewpoints?

Undergoing a trial of endurance,beginning to sleep separately from one's family,or celebrating the attainment of dating age are examples of ________ that mark an adolescent's transition into adult culture.

In the majority of families,conflict between teens and their parents typically signifies a major disruption in the quality of the parent-child relationship.