Question 1

______ is an individual's subjective evaluation of his or her worth as a person.

Accepted Answer

A)  Global self-esteem 
B)  Real self 
C)  Self-awareness 
D)  Identity achievement 
A)  Global self-esteem 
B)  Real self 
C)  Self-awareness 
D)  Identity achievement A

Question 2

When a domain is important to an adolescent their self-esteem will rise as long as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  they evaluate themselves as lacking in that domain 
B)  they evaluate themselves favorably in that domain 
C)  they self-reflect on that domain 
D)  learn conflict management in that domain 
A)  they evaluate themselves as lacking in that domain 
B)  they evaluate themselves favorably in that domain 
C)  they self-reflect on that domain 
D)  learn conflict management in that domain B

Question 3

Name and briefly describe the three statuses as they relate to ethnic-racial identity.

Accepted Answer

The three statuses are the unexamined, exploration, and achievement status. The unexamined status represents an individual who shows no understanding of their ethnicity or race. The exploration status represents an individual who is actively engaged in learning about their ethnicity or race. Achievement represents an individual who has accepted, after exploration, and internalized their ethnicity or race as part of their identity.

Question 4

Introspective activities, such as journal writing and taking selfies, are examples of how adolescents learn to organize their ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem 
B)  self-indulgence 
C)  self-concept 
D)  self-awareness 
A)  self-esteem 
B)  self-indulgence 
C)  self-concept 
D)  self-awareness

Question 5

An example of psychosocial moratorium is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dropping college classes 
B)  having a romantic relationship 
C)  attending high school 
D)  shadowing a doctor 
A)  dropping college classes 
B)  having a romantic relationship 
C)  attending high school 
D)  shadowing a doctor

Question 6

______ is characterized by the traits and values one hopes and strives to attain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Real self 
B)  Self-definition 
C)  Ideal self 
D)  Self-evaluation 
A)  Real self 
B)  Self-definition 
C)  Ideal self 
D)  Self-evaluation

Question 7

Katrina was a well-liked child. But she matured a lot earlier than the other girls. She was teased, hated her body, and found herself feeling anxious after puberty. As she went through adolescence, her anxieties about herself and her body became worse. She had few friends and felt like nothing she did was ever good enough. Every obstacle in her way felt like a brick wall. As an adult, Katrina will most likely be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraverted 
B)  depressed 
C)  foreclosed 
D)  egotistical 
A)  extraverted 
B)  depressed 
C)  foreclosed 
D)  egotistical

Question 8

Which individual is demonstrating a strong ethnic-racial identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaliyah does not know anything about her ancestors. 
B)  Rosa pretends that she is happy most of time. 
C)  Kenyon has decided to just work for his dad. 
D)  Hector is optimistic about his future and that of his community. 
A)  Aaliyah does not know anything about her ancestors. 
B)  Rosa pretends that she is happy most of time. 
C)  Kenyon has decided to just work for his dad. 
D)  Hector is optimistic about his future and that of his community.

Question 9

Jayden is excited about all his college classes. He wants to try everything so he can make an informed decision about his future. He is able to use this time to be open to new experiences with his parents support. He is scheduled to talk with a career counselor and look into some internships for his summer break. Jayden is in which phase of identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foreclosure 
B)  Moratorium 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Achievement 
A)  Foreclosure 
B)  Moratorium 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Achievement

Question 10

An adolescent who has high artistic self-esteem would demonstrate ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a passion for reading 
B)  less attention to art class 
C)  more attention to school work 
D)  a passion for drawing 
A)  a passion for reading 
B)  less attention to art class 
C)  more attention to school work 
D)  a passion for drawing

Question 11

Kumar knows that he is intelligent and has been able to solve difficult situations since he was a young child. He is confident that he will be able to overcome obstacles in the future due to this ability. He knows that he is a caring individual and can point to many examples of comforting his sister while they were growing up. Kumar's self-concept has most likely achieved ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity 
B)  moratorium 
C)  foreclosure 
D)  extraversion 
A)  clarity 
B)  moratorium 
C)  foreclosure 
D)  extraversion

Question 12

A researcher focused on how adolescents of color respond to prejudice is interested in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescent neuroticism 
B)  religious identity foreclosure 
C)  vocational identity achievement 
D)  ethnic-racial identity formation 
A)  adolescent neuroticism 
B)  religious identity foreclosure 
C)  vocational identity achievement 
D)  ethnic-racial identity formation

Question 13

A positive self-esteem is seen in domains that are challenging and contain obstacles for an adolescent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Liam is on a date with a first date with Shoshana. He has been telling her how much he values helping people which is why he is exploring going to medical school one day. He expresses a desire to communicate in a more meaningful way so he is taking some classes at the college which can help him understand himself and communication more fully. Liam's motivation is coming from his ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  false self 
B)  ideal self 
C)  self-indulgence 
D)  abstract labels 
A)  false self 
B)  ideal self 
C)  self-indulgence 
D)  abstract labels

Question 15

Julia is a very likeable young person. She is generally kind to her friends, family, and even strangers she meets. She has just started her nursing program in college. She is enjoying every aspect of her classes from the academic classes to her clinical rounds. She wanted to become a nurse not only to be helpful but to interact in a compassionate way with other people. Julia is illustrating which of the five-factor model clusters?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  extraversion 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  agreeableness

Question 16

Destiny has just started college. None of her high school friends are attending the same college she is and her campus is about three hours away from home. She is feeling very vulnerable and unsure of herself as she begins this new part of her life. Her self-esteem has begun to decline due to the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  metacognition 
B)  self-indulgence 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  transition 
A)  metacognition 
B)  self-indulgence 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  transition

Question 17

Jacob plays video games all day every day. He quit going to college. He doesn't see his old high school friends either. In fact, Jacob has withdrawn from most people in his life. He is truly apathetic and uncertain about his future. Jacob is in which phase of identity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A scientist focused on identity in early adolescence is most likely interested in ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What motive is there for moratorium and identity achievement?

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty of identity is experienced a

Question 20

Tucker has a few really good friends. He is confident in himself and his friend group. When some other acquaintances from the football team ask him to go drinking with them after practice, Tucker has no problem telling them no and feeling good about that decision. He knows who he is and that his real friends will be there for him. This evaluation of himself helps Tucker make good decisions. Tucker most likely has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem 
B)  high self-esteem 
C)  high neuroticism 
D)  low neuroticism 
A)  low self-esteem 
B)  high self-esteem 
C)  high neuroticism 
D)  low neuroticism

______ is an individual's subjective evaluation of his or her worth as a person.

When a domain is important to an adolescent their self-esteem will rise as long as ______.

Name and briefly describe the three statuses as they relate to ethnic-racial identity.

Introspective activities, such as journal writing and taking selfies, are examples of how adolescents learn to organize their ______.

An example of psychosocial moratorium is ______.

______ is characterized by the traits and values one hopes and strives to attain.

Which individual is demonstrating a strong ethnic-racial identity?

An adolescent who has high artistic self-esteem would demonstrate ______.

A researcher focused on how adolescents of color respond to prejudice is interested in ______.

A positive self-esteem is seen in domains that are challenging and contain obstacles for an adolescent.

Jacob plays video games all day every day. He quit going to college. He doesn't see his old high school friends either. In fact, Jacob has withdrawn from most people in his life. He is truly apathetic and uncertain about his future. Jacob is in which phase of identity?

A scientist focused on identity in early adolescence is most likely interested in ______.

What motive is there for moratorium and identity achievement?

Introduction to Adolescent Development

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Exam 4: Self and Identity

______ is an individual's subjective evaluation of his or her worth as a person.

When a domain is important to an adolescent their self-esteem will rise as long as ______.

Name and briefly describe the three statuses as they relate to ethnic-racial identity.

Introspective activities, such as journal writing and taking selfies, are examples of how adolescents learn to organize their ______.

An example of psychosocial moratorium is ______.

______ is characterized by the traits and values one hopes and strives to attain.

Which individual is demonstrating a strong ethnic-racial identity?

An adolescent who has high artistic self-esteem would demonstrate ______.

A researcher focused on how adolescents of color respond to prejudice is interested in ______.

A positive self-esteem is seen in domains that are challenging and contain obstacles for an adolescent.

Jacob plays video games all day every day. He quit going to college. He doesn't see his old high school friends either. In fact, Jacob has withdrawn from most people in his life. He is truly apathetic and uncertain about his future. Jacob is in which phase of identity?

A scientist focused on identity in early adolescence is most likely interested in ______.

What motive is there for moratorium and identity achievement?

Introduction to Adolescent Development

Biological Development

Cognitive Development

Gender

Sexuality

Morality, Religion, and Values

Family Context

Peer Context

School and Work Contexts

Media and Online Contexts

Socioemotional and Behavioral Problems During Adolescence

Filters