Question 1

The personal fable is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  sense of self. 
B)  identity. 
C)  coping mechanism. 
D)  egocentrism. 
A)  sense of self. 
B)  identity. 
C)  coping mechanism. 
D)  egocentrism.

Question 2

Which statement about the age at which same-sex attractions first become noticed by gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males and females do not differ in the age at which same-sex attractions are first recognized. 
B)  Males typically notice same-sex attractions at an earlier age than do females. 
C)  Females typically notice same-sex attractions at an earlier age than do males 
D)  Bisexual individuals typically notice same-sex attractions at an earlier age than do gay and lesbian individuals. 
A)  Males and females do not differ in the age at which same-sex attractions are first recognized. 
B)  Males typically notice same-sex attractions at an earlier age than do females. 
C)  Females typically notice same-sex attractions at an earlier age than do males 
D)  Bisexual individuals typically notice same-sex attractions at an earlier age than do gay and lesbian individuals.

Question 3

Ava is an adolescent who is particularly likely to rely on her parents to make important life decisions for her, and she feels very strongly that it is important to obey authority. Ava is MOST likely to have which identity status?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

An individual's identity does NOT involve

Accepted Answer

A)  beliefs and values. 
B)  sexuality. 
C)  career goals. 
D)  evaluation of the self. 
A)  beliefs and values. 
B)  sexuality. 
C)  career goals. 
D)  evaluation of the self.

Question 5

Interventions to prevent insecure attachment are geared toward

Accepted Answer

A)  parents. 
B)  children. 
C)  both parents and children. 
D)  social environments. 
A)  parents. 
B)  children. 
C)  both parents and children. 
D)  social environments.

Question 6

Annalee is 3 years old. If asked to describe herself, which statement is she LEAST likely to say?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I am a great dancer. See, I can do a pirouette." 
B)  "I love to go apple picking." 
C)  "I have brown hair." 
D)  "My sister is a faster runner than me." 
A)  "I am a great dancer. See, I can do a pirouette." 
B)  "I love to go apple picking." 
C)  "I have brown hair." 
D)  "My sister is a faster runner than me."

Question 7

Self-esteem refers to one's

Accepted Answer

A)  sense of identity. 
B)  evaluation of the self. 
C)  overall evaluation of the self and the feelings about that evaluation. 
D)  feelings about oneself. 
A)  sense of identity. 
B)  evaluation of the self. 
C)  overall evaluation of the self and the feelings about that evaluation. 
D)  feelings about oneself.

Question 8

From an evolutionary standpoint, attachment is similar to which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  imprinting 
B)  development of the id 
C)  theory of mind 
D)  identification 
A)  imprinting 
B)  development of the id 
C)  theory of mind 
D)  identification

Question 9

Which statement is TRUE regarding "race"?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a clear genetic basis for racial differences. 
B)  "Race" and "ethnicity" are terms representing the same concept. 
C)  There is no genetic basis for there being separate "races." 
D)  Environmental influences determine the appearance of race. 
A)  There is a clear genetic basis for racial differences. 
B)  "Race" and "ethnicity" are terms representing the same concept. 
C)  There is no genetic basis for there being separate "races." 
D)  Environmental influences determine the appearance of race.

Question 10

In Western cultures, self-esteem tends to be related to _____; in Asian cultures, it tends to be related to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  contributing to the welfare of the group; affirming the norms of social interdependence 
B)  individual accomplishments; contributing to the welfare of the group 
C)  individual accomplishments; individual accomplishments 
D)  contributing to the welfare of the group; contributing to the welfare of the group 
A)  contributing to the welfare of the group; affirming the norms of social interdependence 
B)  individual accomplishments; contributing to the welfare of the group 
C)  individual accomplishments; individual accomplishments 
D)  contributing to the welfare of the group; contributing to the welfare of the group

Question 11

Autumn is sexually attracted to both males and females. This is her

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic identity. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sex. 
A)  ethnic identity. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sex.

Question 12

Describe the notion of the internal working model of attachment. What does this working model include? What type of internal working model is associated with having unresponsive, uncaring, and unavailable caregivers? What about caregivers who are accessible and responsive?

Accepted Answer

The usual outcome of the phases of attac

Question 13

The "terrible twos" are an indication of

Accepted Answer

A)  insecure attachment. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  negative identity. 
D)  parental insensitivity. 
A)  insecure attachment. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  negative identity. 
D)  parental insensitivity.

Question 14

An individual's mental representation of the self, of attachment figures, and of relationships in general that is based on early experiences with caregivers is referred to as his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment security. 
B)  personal fable. 
C)  internal working model. 
D)  identity. 
A)  attachment security. 
B)  personal fable. 
C)  internal working model. 
D)  identity.

Question 15

The process of identifying one's sexual orientation begins with the _____, which is an initial realization that one is different from peers. This is often accompanied by feelings of alienation from oneself and others.

Accepted Answer

A)  first recognition 
B)  coming out 
C)  victimization 
D)  sexual identity formation 
A)  first recognition 
B)  coming out 
C)  victimization 
D)  sexual identity formation

Question 16

Noticing discrepancies between one's own performance and others' performance is founded on

Accepted Answer

A)  social comparison. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  overconfidence. 
D)  an adolescent sense of self. 
A)  social comparison. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  overconfidence. 
D)  an adolescent sense of self.

Question 17

The majority of middle-class infants in the United States fall into which attachment category?

Accepted Answer

A)  insecure/avoidant 
B)  disorganized/disoriented 
C)  secure 
D)  insecure/resistant 
A)  insecure/avoidant 
B)  disorganized/disoriented 
C)  secure 
D)  insecure/resistant

Question 18

Erikson theorized that successful resolution of the conflict of identity versus identity confusion involves an identity that is

Accepted Answer

A)  positive. 
B)  diffused. 
C)  integrated. 
D)  foreclosed. 
A)  positive. 
B)  diffused. 
C)  integrated. 
D)  foreclosed.

Question 19

Which behavior would NOT be exhibited during the Strange Situation by an infant who is classified as disorganized/disoriented?

Accepted Answer

A)  displaying fearful smiles while approaching mother 
B)  demonstrating severe distress when mother leaves room 
C)  clinging to mother rather than playing with toys 
D)  failing to greet the mother during reunions and ignoring her while she is in the room 
A)  displaying fearful smiles while approaching mother 
B)  demonstrating severe distress when mother leaves room 
C)  clinging to mother rather than playing with toys 
D)  failing to greet the mother during reunions and ignoring her while she is in the room

Question 20

Marco recently moved to the United States from Spain and is trying to adjust to American culture. However, he wants to maintain certain aspects of his history and original culture. Marco is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  a bicultural identity. 
B)  sexual minority status. 
C)  gender identity development. 
D)  acculturation. 
A)  a bicultural identity. 
B)  sexual minority status. 
C)  gender identity development. 
D)  acculturation.

The personal fable is a form of

Which statement about the age at which same-sex attractions first become noticed by gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals is TRUE?

Ava is an adolescent who is particularly likely to rely on her parents to make important life decisions for her, and she feels very strongly that it is important to obey authority. Ava is MOST likely to have which identity status?

An individual's identity does NOT involve

Interventions to prevent insecure attachment are geared toward

Annalee is 3 years old. If asked to describe herself, which statement is she LEAST likely to say?

Self-esteem refers to one's

From an evolutionary standpoint, attachment is similar to which mechanism?

Which statement is TRUE regarding "race"?

In Western cultures, self-esteem tends to be related to _; in Asian cultures, it tends to be related to _.

Autumn is sexually attracted to both males and females. This is her

Describe the notion of the internal working model of attachment. What does this working model include? What type of internal working model is associated with having unresponsive, uncaring, and unavailable caregivers? What about caregivers who are accessible and responsive?

The "terrible twos" are an indication of

An individual's mental representation of the self, of attachment figures, and of relationships in general that is based on early experiences with caregivers is referred to as his or her

The process of identifying one's sexual orientation begins with the _____, which is an initial realization that one is different from peers. This is often accompanied by feelings of alienation from oneself and others.

Noticing discrepancies between one's own performance and others' performance is founded on

The majority of middle-class infants in the United States fall into which attachment category?

Erikson theorized that successful resolution of the conflict of identity versus identity confusion involves an identity that is

Which behavior would NOT be exhibited during the Strange Situation by an infant who is classified as disorganized/disoriented?

Marco recently moved to the United States from Spain and is trying to adjust to American culture. However, he wants to maintain certain aspects of his history and original culture. Marco is experiencing

An Introduction to Child Development

Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Biology and Behavior

Theories of Cognitive Development

Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Conceptual Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Theories of Social Development

Emotional Development

The Family

Peer Relationships

Moral Development

Gender Development

Conclusions

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Exam 11: Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The personal fable is a form of

Which statement about the age at which same-sex attractions first become noticed by gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals is TRUE?

Ava is an adolescent who is particularly likely to rely on her parents to make important life decisions for her, and she feels very strongly that it is important to obey authority. Ava is MOST likely to have which identity status?

An individual's identity does NOT involve

Interventions to prevent insecure attachment are geared toward

Annalee is 3 years old. If asked to describe herself, which statement is she LEAST likely to say?

Self-esteem refers to one's

From an evolutionary standpoint, attachment is similar to which mechanism?

Which statement is TRUE regarding "race"?

In Western cultures, self-esteem tends to be related to _____; in Asian cultures, it tends to be related to _____.

Autumn is sexually attracted to both males and females. This is her

Describe the notion of the internal working model of attachment. What does this working model include? What type of internal working model is associated with having unresponsive, uncaring, and unavailable caregivers? What about caregivers who are accessible and responsive?

The "terrible twos" are an indication of

An individual's mental representation of the self, of attachment figures, and of relationships in general that is based on early experiences with caregivers is referred to as his or her

The process of identifying one's sexual orientation begins with the _____, which is an initial realization that one is different from peers. This is often accompanied by feelings of alienation from oneself and others.

Noticing discrepancies between one's own performance and others' performance is founded on

The majority of middle-class infants in the United States fall into which attachment category?

Erikson theorized that successful resolution of the conflict of identity versus identity confusion involves an identity that is

Which behavior would NOT be exhibited during the Strange Situation by an infant who is classified as disorganized/disoriented?

Marco recently moved to the United States from Spain and is trying to adjust to American culture. However, he wants to maintain certain aspects of his history and original culture. Marco is experiencing

An Introduction to Child Development

Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Biology and Behavior

Theories of Cognitive Development

Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Conceptual Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Theories of Social Development

Emotional Development

The Family

Peer Relationships

Moral Development

Gender Development

Conclusions

Filters

In Western cultures, self-esteem tends to be related to _; in Asian cultures, it tends to be related to _.