Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding identity in adolescents and young adults is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Developmental changes in adolescence are especially true of vocational choice. 
B) Fewer college students reach identity achieved status with respect to religious and political beliefs than vocational choices. 
C) Most young adolescents are identity foreclosed. 
D) The timing of identity development may depend on the specific dimensions involved. 
A) Developmental changes in adolescence are especially true of vocational choice. 
B) Fewer college students reach identity achieved status with respect to religious and political beliefs than vocational choices. 
C) Most young adolescents are identity foreclosed. 
D) The timing of identity development may depend on the specific dimensions involved.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Tammy has a positive relationship with her parents. 
B) Tammy is more likely than children with other temperaments to be a well-adjusted adolescent. 
C) Tammy's family environment is cohesive. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Tammy has a positive relationship with her parents. 
B) Tammy is more likely than children with other temperaments to be a well-adjusted adolescent. 
C) Tammy's family environment is cohesive. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 3

Ruth,age 35,has decided to enter a convent after years of being a successful paralegal.She tells her family and friends that she has given this decision a great deal of thought and that she is open to this new experience.Contemporary theorists of identity development would say that Ruth

Accepted Answer

A) is experiencing a mid-life crisis. 
B) has reorganized her identity. 
C) should not make any major life changes until she is 40. 
D) should become a lawyer to strengthen her career identity. 
A) is experiencing a mid-life crisis. 
B) has reorganized her identity. 
C) should not make any major life changes until she is 40. 
D) should become a lawyer to strengthen her career identity.

Question 4

The most powerful contributor to global self-esteem in adolescence is

Accepted Answer

A) physical appearance. 
B) academic achievement. 
C) popularity with peers. 
D) athletic achievement. 
A) physical appearance. 
B) academic achievement. 
C) popularity with peers. 
D) athletic achievement.

Question 5

Crystal wants to be an honor student,a member of the softball team,and a student intern.In reality,she is a B-/C+ student,did not make the softball team,and was placed in a career exploration course rather than an internship.Rogers would say that this discrepancy between Crystal's actual and ideal selves can produce

Accepted Answer

A) a sense of failure. 
B) depression. 
C) self-criticism. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) a sense of failure. 
B) depression. 
C) self-criticism. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations.Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

Accepted Answer

A) managing her emotions. 
B) coping with her emotions. 
C) communicating her emotions. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) managing her emotions. 
B) coping with her emotions. 
C) communicating her emotions. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Don is a 24-year-old married teacher.His sister,Diane,age 20,is a single college student.Their cousin,Jude,age 23,is a single man who just lost his job as a bartender.Which of these young adults is likely to have the HIGHEST self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) Don 
B) Jude 
C) Diane 
D) All of them will have about equal self-esteem 
A) Don 
B) Jude 
C) Diane 
D) All of them will have about equal self-esteem

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding the Big 5 personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) People rated high in agreeableness were more likely to be drug dependent. 
B) People rated high in extraversion were more likely to have a positive sense of well-being in the future. 
C) People rated high in conscientiousness were more likely to be altruistic. 
D) People rated high in neuroticism were more likely to have successful peer relationships. 
A) People rated high in agreeableness were more likely to be drug dependent. 
B) People rated high in extraversion were more likely to have a positive sense of well-being in the future. 
C) People rated high in conscientiousness were more likely to be altruistic. 
D) People rated high in neuroticism were more likely to have successful peer relationships.

Which of the following statements regarding identity in adolescents and young adults is NOT true?

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

Ruth,age 35,has decided to enter a convent after years of being a successful paralegal.She tells her family and friends that she has given this decision a great deal of thought and that she is open to this new experience.Contemporary theorists of identity development would say that Ruth

The most powerful contributor to global self-esteem in adolescence is

Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations.Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

Don is a 24-year-old married teacher.His sister,Diane,age 20,is a single college student.Their cousin,Jude,age 23,is a single man who just lost his job as a bartender.Which of these young adults is likely to have the HIGHEST self-esteem?

Which of the following statements regarding the Big 5 personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?

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

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

Which of the following statements regarding identity in adolescents and young adults is NOT true?

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

Ruth,age 35,has decided to enter a convent after years of being a successful paralegal.She tells her family and friends that she has given this decision a great deal of thought and that she is open to this new experience.Contemporary theorists of identity development would say that Ruth

The most powerful contributor to global self-esteem in adolescence is

Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations.Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

Don is a 24-year-old married teacher.His sister,Diane,age 20,is a single college student.Their cousin,Jude,age 23,is a single man who just lost his job as a bartender.Which of these young adults is likely to have the HIGHEST self-esteem?

Which of the following statements regarding the Big 5 personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?

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