Question 1

According to Higgins' ___________ theory, problems occur when representations from different viewpoints or from different domains are inconsistent.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-acceptance 
B)  self-discrepancy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  self-competence 
A)  self-acceptance 
B)  self-discrepancy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  self-competence

Question 2

Baumeister listed four main needs that guide how people try to make sense out of their lives. Which of the following is NOT one of these four needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  need for values 
B)  need for self-worth 
C)  need for love and belonging 
D)  need for a sense of efficacy 
A)  need for values 
B)  need for self-worth 
C)  need for love and belonging 
D)  need for a sense of efficacy

Question 3

During which stage of ethnic identity development do minority individuals completely reject the dominant society, experience guilt for having "sold out" to the dominant society or anger at having been "brainwashed" by the dominant group?

Accepted Answer

A)  immersion portion of stage 3 
B)  emersion portion of stage 3 
C)  internalization portion of stage 4 
D)  encounter stage 
A)  immersion portion of stage 3 
B)  emersion portion of stage 3 
C)  internalization portion of stage 4 
D)  encounter stage

Question 4

According to Waterman's research, when do MOST identity changes take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  during college. 
B)  during the first few years of marriage. 
C)  during the summer months. 
D)  following a period of socioemotional changes in one's life. 
A)  during college. 
B)  during the first few years of marriage. 
C)  during the summer months. 
D)  following a period of socioemotional changes in one's life.

Question 5

Erikson believed that _______was more important to the identity of males, while ________ was more important to the identity of females.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement concerns; physical needs 
B)  social concerns; vocational concerns 
C)  affiliative concerns; social concerns 
D)  vocational concerns; affiliative concerns 
A)  achievement concerns; physical needs 
B)  social concerns; vocational concerns 
C)  affiliative concerns; social concerns 
D)  vocational concerns; affiliative concerns

Question 6

Rose has a secure relationship with God and a sense of spiritual connectedness with others. In addition, she believes that there is meaning to be found in life. Rose is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive religious coping strategies. 
B)  negative religious coping strategies. 
C)  the beginning of a self-actualized experience. 
D)  a Morita epiphany. 
A)  positive religious coping strategies. 
B)  negative religious coping strategies. 
C)  the beginning of a self-actualized experience. 
D)  a Morita epiphany.

Question 7

___________ refers to having an integrated sense of self in which different parts come together in a unified whole.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moratorium 
B)  Identity 
C)  The ideal self 
D)  The ought self 
A)  Moratorium 
B)  Identity 
C)  The ideal self 
D)  The ought self

Question 8

The positive link between religion and physical health can be explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious thoughts maintaining hope and motivating one to recover from 
B)  illnesses. 
C)  religious individuals leading healthier lifestyles. 
D)  religious organizations sponsoring social connections. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  religious thoughts maintaining hope and motivating one to recover from 
B)  illnesses. 
C)  religious individuals leading healthier lifestyles. 
D)  religious organizations sponsoring social connections. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 9

People who develop positive identities follow which pattern during their lifespan?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Much of the research on self-esteem being linked to various aspects of adjustment has been conducted using:

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental studies. 
B)  naturalistic observation. 
C)  correlational studies. 
D)  case studies. 
A)  experimental studies. 
B)  naturalistic observation. 
C)  correlational studies. 
D)  case studies.

Question 11

The need for ________ can be pursued individually, such as finding out that one is good at doing something, or collectively, such as by identifying with the successes of one's ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose 
B)  a sense of efficacy 
C)  self-worth 
D)  values 
A)  purpose 
B)  a sense of efficacy 
C)  self-worth 
D)  values

Question 12

During which stage of ethnic identity development do individuals experience a sense of fulfillment as they integrate their personal and cultural identities, are able to examine cultural values more objectively, and want to eliminate all forms of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  internalization/commitment stage 
B)  immersion/emersion stage 
C)  final encounter stage 
D)  resolution stage 
A)  internalization/commitment stage 
B)  immersion/emersion stage 
C)  final encounter stage 
D)  resolution stage

Question 13

Sunue lives in a poor inner-city neighborhood. Which of the following is more likely to help her to develop a positive identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spending all her time with members of her family and her own ethnic group 
B)  Learning about her ethnic identity through the media 
C)  Joining with neighborhood groups in her neighborhood ? 
D)  Joining organizations for inner-city youth 
A)  Spending all her time with members of her family and her own ethnic group 
B)  Learning about her ethnic identity through the media 
C)  Joining with neighborhood groups in her neighborhood ? 
D)  Joining organizations for inner-city youth

Question 14

Kris and Srikanta went to a movie and saw a good example of identity moratorium. Which movie character illustrates this status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stephen-he doesn't have much interest at all in his future. 
B)  Conrad-doesn't know what he wants to do, but he has been doing a lot of thinking about it and has . researched several possible careers. 
C)  Teri-after careful thought, she has decided to become a missionary. 
D)  Philip-who just accepts his father's wishes that he become a lawyer. 
A)  Stephen-he doesn't have much interest at all in his future. 
B)  Conrad-doesn't know what he wants to do, but he has been doing a lot of thinking about it and has . researched several possible careers. 
C)  Teri-after careful thought, she has decided to become a missionary. 
D)  Philip-who just accepts his father's wishes that he become a lawyer.

Question 15

Minority students who have thought about and resolved issues involving their ethnicity:

Accepted Answer

A)  have higher self-esteem. 
B)  have more positive school engagement. 
C)  have lower rates of aggression. 
D)  exhibited all of the above. 
A)  have higher self-esteem. 
B)  have more positive school engagement. 
C)  have lower rates of aggression. 
D)  exhibited all of the above.

Question 16

For as long as Lila can remember, her parents have encouraged her to become a medical doctor. This is the only occupation she has ever considered, so she enters college with "pre-med" listed as her major. Lila's identity status would be:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

According to Baumeister, the need for ___________ justifies one's course of action and helps one to determine whether certain acts are right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose. 
B)  a sense of efficacy. 
C)  self-worth. 
D)  values. 
A)  purpose. 
B)  a sense of efficacy. 
C)  self-worth. 
D)  values.

Question 18

Morris has a health identity. We can expect Morris to be open to:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in society. 
B)  changes in his relationships. 
C)  changes in his career. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  changes in society. 
B)  changes in his relationships. 
C)  changes in his career. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

According to Stephen Covey, a good exercise for clarifying one's values is to take one minute and answer this question:

Accepted Answer

A)  "If I were a teacher, what subject would I teach?" 
B)  "If I were a parent and were now old, how would my children treat me?" 
C)  "If I could be born again, what would I do differently? 
D)  "If I had unlimited time and resources, what would I do?" 
A)  "If I were a teacher, what subject would I teach?" 
B)  "If I were a parent and were now old, how would my children treat me?" 
C)  "If I could be born again, what would I do differently? 
D)  "If I had unlimited time and resources, what would I do?"

Question 20

Simone observes as her best friend changes the price tags on two pieces of clothing and then buys the more expensive item for a lesser price. She feels that she should report this dishonesty, while at the same time feeling a sense of loyalty to her misguided friend. According to your textbook, Simone is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  a value conflict. 
B)  identity diffusion. 
C)  ethical confusion. 
D)  a moral conundrum. 
A)  a value conflict. 
B)  identity diffusion. 
C)  ethical confusion. 
D)  a moral conundrum.

According to Higgins' ___________ theory, problems occur when representations from different viewpoints or from different domains are inconsistent.

Baumeister listed four main needs that guide how people try to make sense out of their lives. Which of the following is NOT one of these four needs?

During which stage of ethnic identity development do minority individuals completely reject the dominant society, experience guilt for having "sold out" to the dominant society or anger at having been "brainwashed" by the dominant group?

According to Waterman's research, when do MOST identity changes take place?

Erikson believed that _was more important to the identity of males, while __ was more important to the identity of females.

Rose has a secure relationship with God and a sense of spiritual connectedness with others. In addition, she believes that there is meaning to be found in life. Rose is exhibiting:

___________ refers to having an integrated sense of self in which different parts come together in a unified whole.

The positive link between religion and physical health can be explained by:

People who develop positive identities follow which pattern during their lifespan?

Much of the research on self-esteem being linked to various aspects of adjustment has been conducted using:

The need for ________ can be pursued individually, such as finding out that one is good at doing something, or collectively, such as by identifying with the successes of one's ethnic group.

During which stage of ethnic identity development do individuals experience a sense of fulfillment as they integrate their personal and cultural identities, are able to examine cultural values more objectively, and want to eliminate all forms of discrimination?

Sunue lives in a poor inner-city neighborhood. Which of the following is more likely to help her to develop a positive identity?

Kris and Srikanta went to a movie and saw a good example of identity moratorium. Which movie character illustrates this status?

Minority students who have thought about and resolved issues involving their ethnicity:

For as long as Lila can remember, her parents have encouraged her to become a medical doctor. This is the only occupation she has ever considered, so she enters college with "pre-med" listed as her major. Lila's identity status would be:

According to Baumeister, the need for ___________ justifies one's course of action and helps one to determine whether certain acts are right or wrong.

Morris has a health identity. We can expect Morris to be open to:

According to Stephen Covey, a good exercise for clarifying one's values is to take one minute and answer this question:

Adjusting to Life

Personality

Stress

Coping

Social Thinking, Influence, and Intergroup Relations

Communicating Effectively

Close Relationships and Love

Adult Life Styles

Achievement, Careers, and Work

Emerging Adulthood, Adult Development, and Aging

Gender

Sexuality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health

Filters

Exam 3: The Self, Identity, and Values

According to Higgins' ___________ theory, problems occur when representations from different viewpoints or from different domains are inconsistent.

Baumeister listed four main needs that guide how people try to make sense out of their lives. Which of the following is NOT one of these four needs?

During which stage of ethnic identity development do minority individuals completely reject the dominant society, experience guilt for having "sold out" to the dominant society or anger at having been "brainwashed" by the dominant group?

According to Waterman's research, when do MOST identity changes take place?

Erikson believed that _______was more important to the identity of males, while ________ was more important to the identity of females.

Rose has a secure relationship with God and a sense of spiritual connectedness with others. In addition, she believes that there is meaning to be found in life. Rose is exhibiting:

___________ refers to having an integrated sense of self in which different parts come together in a unified whole.

The positive link between religion and physical health can be explained by:

People who develop positive identities follow which pattern during their lifespan?

Much of the research on self-esteem being linked to various aspects of adjustment has been conducted using:

The need for ________ can be pursued individually, such as finding out that one is good at doing something, or collectively, such as by identifying with the successes of one's ethnic group.

During which stage of ethnic identity development do individuals experience a sense of fulfillment as they integrate their personal and cultural identities, are able to examine cultural values more objectively, and want to eliminate all forms of discrimination?

Sunue lives in a poor inner-city neighborhood. Which of the following is more likely to help her to develop a positive identity?

Kris and Srikanta went to a movie and saw a good example of identity moratorium. Which movie character illustrates this status?

Minority students who have thought about and resolved issues involving their ethnicity:

For as long as Lila can remember, her parents have encouraged her to become a medical doctor. This is the only occupation she has ever considered, so she enters college with "pre-med" listed as her major. Lila's identity status would be:

According to Baumeister, the need for ___________ justifies one's course of action and helps one to determine whether certain acts are right or wrong.

Morris has a health identity. We can expect Morris to be open to:

According to Stephen Covey, a good exercise for clarifying one's values is to take one minute and answer this question:

Adjusting to Life

Personality

Stress

Coping

Social Thinking, Influence, and Intergroup Relations

Communicating Effectively

Close Relationships and Love

Adult Life Styles

Achievement, Careers, and Work

Emerging Adulthood, Adult Development, and Aging

Gender

Sexuality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health

Filters

Erikson believed that _was more important to the identity of males, while __ was more important to the identity of females.