Question 1

Erikson developed the first stage theory of personality that extended across the lifespan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Erikson,what emerges as a result of the psychosocial conflict that typifies each stage of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity confusion 
B)  basic strengths 
C)  dystonic elements 
D)  syntonic elements 
A)  identity confusion 
B)  basic strengths 
C)  dystonic elements 
D)  syntonic elements

Question 3

Freud viewed childhood as the focal developmental stage for personality development whereas behaviourists view adulthood as the focal developmental stage for personality development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Freud and Erikson both highlight the importance of childhood experiences as being influential on adult personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the four modes of adolescent identity status proposed by Marcia?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity foreclosure 
B)  identity diffusion 
C)  identity confusion 
D)  identity achievement 
A)  identity foreclosure 
B)  identity diffusion 
C)  identity confusion 
D)  identity achievement

Question 6

According to Marcia's identity formation framework,'moratorium' refers to individuals who:

Accepted Answer

A)  have committed themselves to self-chosen values and goals 
B)  do not yet have firm commitments and are not actively trying to reach them 
C)  are exploring alternatives and have not yet made definite commitments 
D)  have accepted ready-made values and goals that authority figures have chosen for them 
A)  have committed themselves to self-chosen values and goals 
B)  do not yet have firm commitments and are not actively trying to reach them 
C)  are exploring alternatives and have not yet made definite commitments 
D)  have accepted ready-made values and goals that authority figures have chosen for them

Question 7

Based on the behaviourist approach,identify and explain three ways you would discipline your child.

Accepted Answer

As per the behaviorist approach, discipl

Question 8

Two key behaviourists are Watson and Skinner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The sociogenomic model suggests that changes in states can lead to neuroanatomical changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The integrated cultural trait psychology model attempts to integrate biological and trait models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Self-efficacy and the environment interact to produce outcomes.As an example,if a low self-efficacy employee works in a responsive environment,what is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  promotion 
B)  resignation 
C)  an increased effort to improve the work environment 
D)  underperformance 
A)  promotion 
B)  resignation 
C)  an increased effort to improve the work environment 
D)  underperformance

Question 12

Which theorists are the main supporters of the idea that personality development is stable during adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud 
B)  Erikson 
C)  McCrae and Costa 
D)  Skinner 
A)  Freud 
B)  Erikson 
C)  McCrae and Costa 
D)  Skinner

Erikson developed the first stage theory of personality that extended across the lifespan.

According to Erikson,what emerges as a result of the psychosocial conflict that typifies each stage of development?

Freud viewed childhood as the focal developmental stage for personality development whereas behaviourists view adulthood as the focal developmental stage for personality development.

Freud and Erikson both highlight the importance of childhood experiences as being influential on adult personality.

Which of the following is not one of the four modes of adolescent identity status proposed by Marcia?

According to Marcia's identity formation framework,'moratorium' refers to individuals who:

Based on the behaviourist approach,identify and explain three ways you would discipline your child.

Two key behaviourists are Watson and Skinner.

The sociogenomic model suggests that changes in states can lead to neuroanatomical changes.

The integrated cultural trait psychology model attempts to integrate biological and trait models.

Self-efficacy and the environment interact to produce outcomes.As an example,if a low self-efficacy employee works in a responsive environment,what is the likely outcome?

Which theorists are the main supporters of the idea that personality development is stable during adulthood?

Introduction to developmental psychology

Foundations of development: Genetics and prenatal development

Physical and motor development

Perceptual development

Stages of cognitive development

Cognitive development II

Language development

Social development

Emotional development

Model development

Psychological problems and development

Conclusions

Filters

Exam 8: Personality development

Erikson developed the first stage theory of personality that extended across the lifespan.

According to Erikson,what emerges as a result of the psychosocial conflict that typifies each stage of development?

Freud viewed childhood as the focal developmental stage for personality development whereas behaviourists view adulthood as the focal developmental stage for personality development.

Freud and Erikson both highlight the importance of childhood experiences as being influential on adult personality.

Which of the following is not one of the four modes of adolescent identity status proposed by Marcia?

According to Marcia's identity formation framework,'moratorium' refers to individuals who:

Based on the behaviourist approach,identify and explain three ways you would discipline your child.

Two key behaviourists are Watson and Skinner.

The sociogenomic model suggests that changes in states can lead to neuroanatomical changes.

The integrated cultural trait psychology model attempts to integrate biological and trait models.

Self-efficacy and the environment interact to produce outcomes.As an example,if a low self-efficacy employee works in a responsive environment,what is the likely outcome?

Which theorists are the main supporters of the idea that personality development is stable during adulthood?

Introduction to developmental psychology

Foundations of development: Genetics and prenatal development

Physical and motor development

Perceptual development

Stages of cognitive development

Cognitive development II

Language development

Social development

Emotional development

Model development

Psychological problems and development

Conclusions

Filters