Question 1

Carroll and Gloria are first-generation immigrants from Poland.The degree to which they begin to feel "American" may be related to

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A) securing jobs in the United States. 
B) learning to adapt to American food. 
C) buying a home. 
D) whether or not they develop social networks beyond their ethnic group. 
A) securing jobs in the United States. 
B) learning to adapt to American food. 
C) buying a home. 
D) whether or not they develop social networks beyond their ethnic group.

Question 2

Describe self-understanding,and list at least three ways adolescents are different from children in their self-understanding.

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Self-understanding is the individual's c

Question 3

Bob has explored a number of career paths in his senior year of high school and he has decided that he wants to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist.James Marcia would classify Bob in which identity status?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following statements describes narcissists?

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A) They show a great deal of empathy for others. 
B) They are keenly aware of how others perceive them. 
C) They are excessively modest and shy. 
D) They are excessively self-centered. 
A) They show a great deal of empathy for others. 
B) They are keenly aware of how others perceive them. 
C) They are excessively modest and shy. 
D) They are excessively self-centered.

Question 5

Which cognitive change(s)during adolescence has been proposed for the improvement in self-regulation?

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A) Development of the prefrontal cortex 
B) Maturing in decision-making 
C) Improved executive functions 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Development of the prefrontal cortex 
B) Maturing in decision-making 
C) Improved executive functions 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding possible selves is NOT true?

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A) Possible selves include what individuals would like to become. 
B) Possible selves include what individuals are afraid of becoming. 
C) Possible selves that have a negative aspect are unhealthy and should be avoided. 
D) Aspects of the future negative self can identify behaviors to be avoided. 
A) Possible selves include what individuals would like to become. 
B) Possible selves include what individuals are afraid of becoming. 
C) Possible selves that have a negative aspect are unhealthy and should be avoided. 
D) Aspects of the future negative self can identify behaviors to be avoided.

Question 7

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

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A) Giving up when faced with a difficult situation. 
B) Difficulty with authority figures. 
C) Mental health problems as an adult 
D) Lower life satisfaction. 
A) Giving up when faced with a difficult situation. 
B) Difficulty with authority figures. 
C) Mental health problems as an adult 
D) Lower life satisfaction.

Question 8

Ben knows that he is a baseball player,a member of his church,an older brother,and a fan of jazz music.This describes Ben's

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A) personality. 
B) self-concept. 
C) self-understanding. 
D) self-assessment. 
A) personality. 
B) self-concept. 
C) self-understanding. 
D) self-assessment.

Question 9

Dan,age 17,was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament.From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence,we might expect that Dan

Accepted Answer

A) probably grew out of this temperament by puberty. 
B) is probably still having some problems relating to his childhood temperament,but they will be gone within the next year or two. 
C) is probably not a well-adjusted young man. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) probably grew out of this temperament by puberty. 
B) is probably still having some problems relating to his childhood temperament,but they will be gone within the next year or two. 
C) is probably not a well-adjusted young man. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Breanna has been described as having liberal values,being appreciative of art and beauty having a vivid imagination,and interested in variety.According to the Big 5 theory of personality,she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

Accepted Answer

A) Agreeableness 
B) Openness 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Extraversion 
A) Agreeableness 
B) Openness 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Extraversion

Question 11

To construct the MOST accurate picture of adolescents' self-esteem,one should look at

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A) self-reports. 
B) behavioral observations. 
C) reports or ratings from peers and parents. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) self-reports. 
B) behavioral observations. 
C) reports or ratings from peers and parents. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Two core ingredients in Erikson's theory of identity development are _____ and role experimentation.

Accepted Answer

A) rebellion 
B) academic success 
C) personality experimentation 
D) None of these choices are correct 
A) rebellion 
B) academic success 
C) personality experimentation 
D) None of these choices are correct

Question 13

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) locus of control. 
D) self-concept. 
A) self-efficacy. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) locus of control. 
D) self-concept.

Question 14

Research by Heath and McLaughlin show that an important aspect of the social context,increases the likelihood that they will develop a positive ethnic identity is

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A) religious schools. 
B) youth organizations. 
C) inner-city basketball teams. 
D) health education programs. 
A) religious schools. 
B) youth organizations. 
C) inner-city basketball teams. 
D) health education programs.

Question 15

Erikson argued that _____ must be established before adolescents can develop intimacy.

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A) autonomy 
B) generativity 
C) identity 
D) ego integrity 
A) autonomy 
B) generativity 
C) identity 
D) ego integrity

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas?

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A) easy 
B) angry 
C) difficult 
D) slow-to-warm-up 
A) easy 
B) angry 
C) difficult 
D) slow-to-warm-up

Question 17

Psychologists who believe that both traits and situations need to be considered in understanding personality are known as

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A) behaviorists. 
B) interventionists. 
C) interactionists. 
D) existentialists. 
A) behaviorists. 
B) interventionists. 
C) interactionists. 
D) existentialists.

Question 18

Research has shown that effortful control is related to

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A) Number of years in formal education 
B) High self-esteem 
C) Openness to experiences 
D) Decreased levels of anxiety 
A) Number of years in formal education 
B) High self-esteem 
C) Openness to experiences 
D) Decreased levels of anxiety

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Conscientiousness 
B) Longevity 
C) Higher academic achievement 
D) High self-esteem 
A) Conscientiousness 
B) Longevity 
C) Higher academic achievement 
D) High self-esteem

Question 20

The term for the status in which adolescents have made a commitment but have not experienced an identity crisis is

Accepted Answer

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

Carroll and Gloria are first-generation immigrants from Poland.The degree to which they begin to feel "American" may be related to

Describe self-understanding,and list at least three ways adolescents are different from children in their self-understanding.

Bob has explored a number of career paths in his senior year of high school and he has decided that he wants to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist.James Marcia would classify Bob in which identity status?

Which of the following statements describes narcissists?

Which cognitive change(s)during adolescence has been proposed for the improvement in self-regulation?

Which of the following statements regarding possible selves is NOT true?

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

Ben knows that he is a baseball player,a member of his church,an older brother,and a fan of jazz music.This describes Ben's

Dan,age 17,was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament.From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence,we might expect that Dan

Breanna has been described as having liberal values,being appreciative of art and beauty having a vivid imagination,and interested in variety.According to the Big 5 theory of personality,she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

To construct the MOST accurate picture of adolescents' self-esteem,one should look at

Two core ingredients in Erikson's theory of identity development are _____ and role experimentation.

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

Research by Heath and McLaughlin show that an important aspect of the social context,increases the likelihood that they will develop a positive ethnic identity is

Erikson argued that _____ must be established before adolescents can develop intimacy.

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas?

Psychologists who believe that both traits and situations need to be considered in understanding personality are known as

Research has shown that effortful control is related to

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with self-regulation?

The term for the status in which adolescents have made a commitment but have not experienced an identity crisis is

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Exam 4: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality

Carroll and Gloria are first-generation immigrants from Poland.The degree to which they begin to feel "American" may be related to

Describe self-understanding,and list at least three ways adolescents are different from children in their self-understanding.

Bob has explored a number of career paths in his senior year of high school and he has decided that he wants to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist.James Marcia would classify Bob in which identity status?

Which of the following statements describes narcissists?

Which cognitive change(s)during adolescence has been proposed for the improvement in self-regulation?

Which of the following statements regarding possible selves is NOT true?

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

Ben knows that he is a baseball player,a member of his church,an older brother,and a fan of jazz music.This describes Ben's

Dan,age 17,was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament.From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence,we might expect that Dan

Breanna has been described as having liberal values,being appreciative of art and beauty having a vivid imagination,and interested in variety.According to the Big 5 theory of personality,she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

To construct the MOST accurate picture of adolescents' self-esteem,one should look at

Two core ingredients in Erikson's theory of identity development are _____ and role experimentation.

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

Research by Heath and McLaughlin show that an important aspect of the social context,increases the likelihood that they will develop a positive ethnic identity is

Erikson argued that _____ must be established before adolescents can develop intimacy.

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas?

Psychologists who believe that both traits and situations need to be considered in understanding personality are known as

Research has shown that effortful control is related to

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with self-regulation?

The term for the status in which adolescents have made a commitment but have not experienced an identity crisis is

Introduction

Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families

Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, Work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters