Question 1

Distinguish between pluralism and assimilation.

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Pluralism is the coexistence of distinct

Question 2

Discuss the dimensions of individuality and connectedness.

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The dimensions of individuality include

Question 3

Harrison has thought for a long time about his future plans.He considered going to a technical college,but he also considered the value of getting a liberal arts degree from a 4-year college.The decision caused Harrison a lot of anxiety.Finally,he decided to attend the technical college.He is still wondering if his choice was the correct one.According to James Marcia,Harrison is now in a state of:

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

Question 4

According to Erik Erikson,adolescents who become withdrawn and isolated from their peers and family are suffering from:

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A)  recognition confusion. 
B)  identity confusion. 
C)  recognition moratorium. 
D)  identity moratorium. 
A)  recognition confusion. 
B)  identity confusion. 
C)  recognition moratorium. 
D)  identity moratorium.

Question 5

Because of his Asian background,everyone expects Wen-Yen to excel in school.This type of stereotype exists because Wen-Yen is a member of:

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A)  a pluralistic society. 
B)  a higher social class. 
C)  a "model minority" group. 
D)  an assimilated minority group. 
A)  a pluralistic society. 
B)  a higher social class. 
C)  a "model minority" group. 
D)  an assimilated minority group.

Question 6

Juvenile delinquency is negatively correlated with:

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A)  income. 
B)  number of children in the house. 
C)  age of the mother. 
D)  age of the offender. 
A)  income. 
B)  number of children in the house. 
C)  age of the mother. 
D)  age of the offender.

Question 7

An adolescent group structure that is usually formed based on reputation.Members may or may not spend time together.

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The answer of An adolescent group structure that is usually...

Question 8

Define rite of passage and give an example of a rite of passage an American adolescent may experience.

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Rite of passage: a ceremony or a ritual

Question 9

Ethnic families who have been fully assimilated into American culture tend to:

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A)  lose their traditional ethnic customs. 
B)  practice the ethnic traditions and customs of their ancestors. 
C)  see their traditional customs incorporated into the American culture. 
D)  accommodate their traditional customs to better fit with mainstream society. 
A)  lose their traditional ethnic customs. 
B)  practice the ethnic traditions and customs of their ancestors. 
C)  see their traditional customs incorporated into the American culture. 
D)  accommodate their traditional customs to better fit with mainstream society.

Question 10

An adolescent "group" consisting of about five individuals who are about the same age and gender.

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The answer of An adolescent "group" consisting of about five...

Question 11

Regi gets into a lot of arguments with his parents.Research on parent-adolescent conflict suggests that the type of thing that Regi and his parents probably argue about the MOST is:

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A)  whether Regi uses drugs. 
B)  Regi's delinquent behavior. 
C)  Regi's friends. 
D)  whether Regi keeps his room clean. 
A)  whether Regi uses drugs. 
B)  Regi's delinquent behavior. 
C)  Regi's friends. 
D)  whether Regi keeps his room clean.

Question 12

This theorist suggested that one's main task in establishing an identity is to balance the need for individuality and the need for connectedness.

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The answer of This theorist suggested that one's main task...

Question 13

Although Kesha lives in an affluent suburb with parents who are white-collar professionals,she still feels the stress of being an ethnic minority in America.This is because:

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A)  ethnic groups have been assimilated in the American experience. 
B)  the rites of passage differ among different ethnic groups in America. 
C)  race and genes determine many universals of adolescent development. 
D)  discrimination and bias pervade the United States across economic levels. 
A)  ethnic groups have been assimilated in the American experience. 
B)  the rites of passage differ among different ethnic groups in America. 
C)  race and genes determine many universals of adolescent development. 
D)  discrimination and bias pervade the United States across economic levels.

Question 14

A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual's transition from one status to another.These rituals usually focus on the transition to adult status.

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The answer of A ceremony or ritual that marks an...

Question 15

This theorist proposed a theoretical extension to Erik Erikson's "identity" construct.He formulated a classification of identity statuses,where each of four identity status was the result of the existence or absence of "crisis" and "commitment".

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The answer of This theorist proposed a theoretical extension to...

Question 16

Unlike with Erik Erikson's traditional view of identity formation,contemporary theorists believe that identity is formed by:

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A)  a gradual process of discovery and development that continues through adulthood. 
B)  the time an adolescent reaches the age of 18 or is graduated from high school. 
C)  the resolution of a series of crises that emerge during adolescent development. 
D)  development that takes place in a series of discontinuous stages throughout life. 
A)  a gradual process of discovery and development that continues through adulthood. 
B)  the time an adolescent reaches the age of 18 or is graduated from high school. 
C)  the resolution of a series of crises that emerge during adolescent development. 
D)  development that takes place in a series of discontinuous stages throughout life.

Question 17

Some parents are strongly opposed to bilingual education in their schools.They argue that immigrant children should learn to speak English,so they can function better in our society.Parents who hold this view are showing their preference that ethnic minorities be:

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A)  isolated within our society. 
B)  assimilated into our society. 
C)  part of our pluralistic society. 
D)  accommodated by the educational system. 
A)  isolated within our society. 
B)  assimilated into our society. 
C)  part of our pluralistic society. 
D)  accommodated by the educational system.

Question 18

The double disadvantage suffered by ethnic minority adolescents consists of:

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A)  the lack of clear rites of passage and identity confusion. 
B)  diversity and difference. 
C)  prejudice and poverty. 
D)  bias and assimilation. 
A)  the lack of clear rites of passage and identity confusion. 
B)  diversity and difference. 
C)  prejudice and poverty. 
D)  bias and assimilation.

Question 19

This identity status is characterized by the current exploration of various identity options without a commitment to any one of those alternatives.

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The answer of This identity status is characterized by the...

Question 20

Which of the following would wise parents do as their adolescent children push for control?

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A)  Let their children control areas of their lives that they understand. 
B)  Monitor but not interfere in their children's lives. 
C)  Let children have primary control over important decisions in their lives. 
D)  There is no rule for this situation; each family must decide what is best for them. 
A)  Let their children control areas of their lives that they understand. 
B)  Monitor but not interfere in their children's lives. 
C)  Let children have primary control over important decisions in their lives. 
D)  There is no rule for this situation; each family must decide what is best for them.

Distinguish between pluralism and assimilation.

Discuss the dimensions of individuality and connectedness.

According to Erik Erikson,adolescents who become withdrawn and isolated from their peers and family are suffering from:

Because of his Asian background,everyone expects Wen-Yen to excel in school.This type of stereotype exists because Wen-Yen is a member of:

Juvenile delinquency is negatively correlated with:

An adolescent group structure that is usually formed based on reputation.Members may or may not spend time together.

Define rite of passage and give an example of a rite of passage an American adolescent may experience.

Ethnic families who have been fully assimilated into American culture tend to:

An adolescent "group" consisting of about five individuals who are about the same age and gender.

Regi gets into a lot of arguments with his parents.Research on parent-adolescent conflict suggests that the type of thing that Regi and his parents probably argue about the MOST is:

This theorist suggested that one's main task in establishing an identity is to balance the need for individuality and the need for connectedness.

Although Kesha lives in an affluent suburb with parents who are white-collar professionals,she still feels the stress of being an ethnic minority in America.This is because:

A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual's transition from one status to another.These rituals usually focus on the transition to adult status.

This theorist proposed a theoretical extension to Erik Erikson's "identity" construct.He formulated a classification of identity statuses,where each of four identity status was the result of the existence or absence of "crisis" and "commitment".

Unlike with Erik Erikson's traditional view of identity formation,contemporary theorists believe that identity is formed by:

Some parents are strongly opposed to bilingual education in their schools.They argue that immigrant children should learn to speak English,so they can function better in our society.Parents who hold this view are showing their preference that ethnic minorities be:

The double disadvantage suffered by ethnic minority adolescents consists of:

This identity status is characterized by the current exploration of various identity options without a commitment to any one of those alternatives.

Which of the following would wise parents do as their adolescent children push for control?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

Exam 10: Emotional Development

Distinguish between pluralism and assimilation.

Discuss the dimensions of individuality and connectedness.

According to Erik Erikson,adolescents who become withdrawn and isolated from their peers and family are suffering from:

Because of his Asian background,everyone expects Wen-Yen to excel in school.This type of stereotype exists because Wen-Yen is a member of:

Juvenile delinquency is negatively correlated with:

An adolescent group structure that is usually formed based on reputation.Members may or may not spend time together.

Define rite of passage and give an example of a rite of passage an American adolescent may experience.

Ethnic families who have been fully assimilated into American culture tend to:

An adolescent "group" consisting of about five individuals who are about the same age and gender.

Regi gets into a lot of arguments with his parents.Research on parent-adolescent conflict suggests that the type of thing that Regi and his parents probably argue about the MOST is:

This theorist suggested that one's main task in establishing an identity is to balance the need for individuality and the need for connectedness.

Although Kesha lives in an affluent suburb with parents who are white-collar professionals,she still feels the stress of being an ethnic minority in America.This is because:

A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual's transition from one status to another.These rituals usually focus on the transition to adult status.

This theorist proposed a theoretical extension to Erik Erikson's "identity" construct.He formulated a classification of identity statuses,where each of four identity status was the result of the existence or absence of "crisis" and "commitment".

Unlike with Erik Erikson's traditional view of identity formation,contemporary theorists believe that identity is formed by:

Some parents are strongly opposed to bilingual education in their schools.They argue that immigrant children should learn to speak English,so they can function better in our society.Parents who hold this view are showing their preference that ethnic minorities be:

The double disadvantage suffered by ethnic minority adolescents consists of:

This identity status is characterized by the current exploration of various identity options without a commitment to any one of those alternatives.

Which of the following would wise parents do as their adolescent children push for control?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters