Exam 16: Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

In the context of sexual behavior among adolescents, which of the following is true of sexting?

________ is the strength of social connections within a neighborhood and the extent to which residents monitor or supervise each other's children.

Both Rue and Jess secured poor marks in their exams. Rue's parents told her firmly that her poor performance was unacceptable and that she can secure admission in a good college only if she manages to get good grades. Jess's parents compared her grades with those of the class topper and made her feel guilty about her not being mindful of their financial woes. In this scenario, which of the following statements is true?

In the context of gender differences in identity formation, which of the following statements based on the views of different psychological researchers is correct?

According to Erikson, a period of time that allows young people to search for commitments to which they can be faithful is known as

Although present in younger children, sexual orientation generally becomes a pressing issue in middle childhood.

Imaging studies have found differences in brain structure between homosexuals and heterosexuals of the other sex.

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of divorce on adolescents?

Prince is a 17-year-old boy. His parents are immigrants from Africa and have been staying in the United States for 20 years. They try to teach him about their ethnic heritage and promote their native culture to a certain extent, and they also observe most African celebrations. In the context of ethnic factors in identity formation, Prince's parents exhibit ________ in this scenario.

Which of the following statements is typically true about the differences in the 2D:4D ratio between lesbian and heterosexual women?

Rick has been postponing having a conversation with his parents about choosing his major in college. He either lashes out at them or tells them that he is still thinking about it. In reality, he wants to avoid making a decision. Rick is in the ________ category of identity status.

Patricia was in a long-term relationship with Joe, her partner. They often had unprotected sex. Although she was faithful to him, she later learned that he had sexual relationships with multiple people. Soon after her discovery, she started to experience unexplained weight loss and fever. She went to get herself checked and tested positive for a viral infection that had compromised her immune system. Patricia most likely contracted

In the context of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which of the following is true of identity versus role confusion?

Individuation refers to cliquishness and intolerance of differences, which act as defenses against identity confusion.

Which of the following statements is most likely to be used by parents when they try to elicit desired behavior using behavioral control?

Which of the following statements is true about vaccinations for human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Marge, a gifted dancer and sprinter, is a popular girl in school. When she was in middle school, she had enjoyed asking questions in class and participating in math quizzes. In high school, she becomes part of a clique that makes fun of nerds. She likes her friends, and to fit in, she feigns disinterest in studies. However, she often asks herself if she is being a coward. Marge is most likely in the ________ stage of psychosocial development.

Nabil is a Lebanese American teenager who grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Michigan. In middle school, he often wondered why few of his classmates looked similar to him. When he entered his teens, he was doubtful whether girls of other ethnic communities would date him. Thanks to his parents' support and his school's efforts to celebrate multiculturalism, he is now proud of his ethnic identity while also confident in developing relationships with people from other communities. In the context of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Nabil has now developed the virtue of

Explain the factors that lead to sexual activity at an early age.

Teenagers who do not see positive alternatives or who come from dysfunctional families are more likely to adopt a permanently antisocial lifestyle.