Question 1

Prejudice lessens as children get older,finally disappearing in late adolescence or early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Marcia studied identity development in adolescents.He documented four identity statuses which reflect the progress adolescents take in formulating mature identities.Describe each status.How do individuals typically go through these states?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 3

As children move from being preschoolers to becoming adolescents

Accepted Answer

A) they are less likely to compare themselves to peers. 
B) self-esteem becomes more differentiated. 
C) self-esteem shows large increases. 
D) girls' self-esteem drops more than boys' after the transition to junior high. 
A) they are less likely to compare themselves to peers. 
B) self-esteem becomes more differentiated. 
C) self-esteem shows large increases. 
D) girls' self-esteem drops more than boys' after the transition to junior high.

Question 4

In Selman's social-informational stage of perspective-taking,children know that self and others often have different thoughts and feelings,but often confuse the two.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the earliest phase of achieving an ethnic identity,individuals

Accepted Answer

A) do not consider ethnic identity to be an important personal issue. 
B) begin to explore the personal impact of their ethnic heritage. 
C) learn cultural traditions. 
D) achieve a distinct ethnic self-concept. 
A) do not consider ethnic identity to be an important personal issue. 
B) begin to explore the personal impact of their ethnic heritage. 
C) learn cultural traditions. 
D) achieve a distinct ethnic self-concept.

Question 6

Evidence for growing self-awareness between the ages of 18 and 24 months includes the fact that children of this age

Accepted Answer

A) cannot recognize themselves in a mirror. 
B) look less at photographs of themselves than at photos of other children. 
C) do not refer to themselves by name. 
D) sometimes know their own age and gender. 
A) cannot recognize themselves in a mirror. 
B) look less at photographs of themselves than at photos of other children. 
C) do not refer to themselves by name. 
D) sometimes know their own age and gender.

Question 7

Sixteen-year-old Ingrid discovered a spot on her blouse after she arrived at school.Ingrid is afraid that everyone will notice the spot and think she is stupid.Which of the following best describes Ingrid's beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A) adolescent egocentrism 
B) imaginary audience 
C) personal fable 
D) illusion of invulnerability 
A) adolescent egocentrism 
B) imaginary audience 
C) personal fable 
D) illusion of invulnerability

Question 8

The self-absorption characteristic of the teenage search for identity is called

Accepted Answer

A) diffusion. 
B) theory of mind. 
C) adolescent egocentrism. 
D) specification. 
A) diffusion. 
B) theory of mind. 
C) adolescent egocentrism. 
D) specification.

Question 9

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to achieve identity?

Accepted Answer

A) Boris,whose is discouraged by his parents from experimenting personally. 
B) Ashley,whose parents encourage discussion and recognize her autonomy. 
C) Elizabeth,whose parents set rules with little justification and enforce them without explanation. 
D) Nicolas,whose parents pressure him to follow their suggestions. 
A) Boris,whose is discouraged by his parents from experimenting personally. 
B) Ashley,whose parents encourage discussion and recognize her autonomy. 
C) Elizabeth,whose parents set rules with little justification and enforce them without explanation. 
D) Nicolas,whose parents pressure him to follow their suggestions.

Question 10

Consider these two friends.Fujita,8 years old,is from China and Maurice,9 years old,is from the United States.Given this information what would you assume about the self-esteem of Fujita and Maurice? How will their self-esteem change as they enter adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

Question 11

The Elorde family has just immigrated to the United States from the Philippines.The mother and father want their two children to grow up appreciating their Filipino heritage,but worry that a strong ethnic identity may not be good for their kids.What advice would you give Mr.and Mrs.Elorde about the impact of ethnic identity on children's development?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

Question 12

Achievement and moratorium statuses are more common in young adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Self-esteem becomes less differentiated during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During adolescence European-American adolescents have greater self-esteem than their African American peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Anne participates in a study in which she is asked "how much" statements,such as "I'm very good at schoolwork" and "I find it very easy to make friends" apply to her.The study involves measuring

Accepted Answer

A) perspective-taking. 
B) stranger anxiety. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) ethnic identity. 
A) perspective-taking. 
B) stranger anxiety. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) ethnic identity.

Question 16

Identifying with mainstream culture strengthens ethnic identity in most groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A strong,well-defined ethnic identity is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) younger,rather than older,adolescents. 
B) lower school achievement. 
C) a weakened tie to mainstream culture for all ethnic groups. 
D) higher self-esteem. 
A) younger,rather than older,adolescents. 
B) lower school achievement. 
C) a weakened tie to mainstream culture for all ethnic groups. 
D) higher self-esteem.

Question 18

Self-aware toddlers look more at photos of other children than photos of themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Juan has very little interest in examining his ethnic roots.Juan is in the __________ phase of achieving an ethnic identity.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 20

Which of the following shows the proper sequence of Selman's stages of perspective-taking?

Accepted Answer

A) undifferentiated,self-reflective,societal,third-person,social-informational 
B) undifferentiated,social-informational,societal,third-person,self-reflective 
C) social-informational,self-reflective,third-person,societal,undifferentiated 
D) undifferentiated,social-informational,self-reflective,third-person,societal 
A) undifferentiated,self-reflective,societal,third-person,social-informational 
B) undifferentiated,social-informational,societal,third-person,self-reflective 
C) social-informational,self-reflective,third-person,societal,undifferentiated 
D) undifferentiated,social-informational,self-reflective,third-person,societal

Prejudice lessens as children get older,finally disappearing in late adolescence or early adulthood.

Marcia studied identity development in adolescents.He documented four identity statuses which reflect the progress adolescents take in formulating mature identities.Describe each status.How do individuals typically go through these states?

As children move from being preschoolers to becoming adolescents

In Selman's social-informational stage of perspective-taking,children know that self and others often have different thoughts and feelings,but often confuse the two.

In the earliest phase of achieving an ethnic identity,individuals

Evidence for growing self-awareness between the ages of 18 and 24 months includes the fact that children of this age

Sixteen-year-old Ingrid discovered a spot on her blouse after she arrived at school.Ingrid is afraid that everyone will notice the spot and think she is stupid.Which of the following best describes Ingrid's beliefs?

The self-absorption characteristic of the teenage search for identity is called

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to achieve identity?

Consider these two friends.Fujita,8 years old,is from China and Maurice,9 years old,is from the United States.Given this information what would you assume about the self-esteem of Fujita and Maurice? How will their self-esteem change as they enter adolescence?

Achievement and moratorium statuses are more common in young adolescents.

Self-esteem becomes less differentiated during adolescence.

During adolescence European-American adolescents have greater self-esteem than their African American peers.

Anne participates in a study in which she is asked "how much" statements,such as "I'm very good at schoolwork" and "I find it very easy to make friends" apply to her.The study involves measuring

Identifying with mainstream culture strengthens ethnic identity in most groups.

A strong,well-defined ethnic identity is associated with

Self-aware toddlers look more at photos of other children than photos of themselves.

Juan has very little interest in examining his ethnic roots.Juan is in the __________ phase of achieving an ethnic identity.

Which of the following shows the proper sequence of Selman's stages of perspective-taking?

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Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

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Exam 11: Understanding Self and Others

Prejudice lessens as children get older,finally disappearing in late adolescence or early adulthood.

Marcia studied identity development in adolescents.He documented four identity statuses which reflect the progress adolescents take in formulating mature identities.Describe each status.How do individuals typically go through these states?

As children move from being preschoolers to becoming adolescents

In Selman's social-informational stage of perspective-taking,children know that self and others often have different thoughts and feelings,but often confuse the two.

In the earliest phase of achieving an ethnic identity,individuals

Evidence for growing self-awareness between the ages of 18 and 24 months includes the fact that children of this age

Sixteen-year-old Ingrid discovered a spot on her blouse after she arrived at school.Ingrid is afraid that everyone will notice the spot and think she is stupid.Which of the following best describes Ingrid's beliefs?

The self-absorption characteristic of the teenage search for identity is called

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to achieve identity?

Consider these two friends.Fujita,8 years old,is from China and Maurice,9 years old,is from the United States.Given this information what would you assume about the self-esteem of Fujita and Maurice? How will their self-esteem change as they enter adolescence?

Achievement and moratorium statuses are more common in young adolescents.

Self-esteem becomes less differentiated during adolescence.

During adolescence European-American adolescents have greater self-esteem than their African American peers.

Anne participates in a study in which she is asked "how much" statements,such as "I'm very good at schoolwork" and "I find it very easy to make friends" apply to her.The study involves measuring

Identifying with mainstream culture strengthens ethnic identity in most groups.

A strong,well-defined ethnic identity is associated with

Self-aware toddlers look more at photos of other children than photos of themselves.

Juan has very little interest in examining his ethnic roots.Juan is in the __________ phase of achieving an ethnic identity.

Which of the following shows the proper sequence of Selman's stages of perspective-taking?

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

Filters