Question 1

The parenting style that elicits the most favourable school outcomes and psychological adjustment for teenagers is the ________ style.

Accepted Answer

A)  egalitarian 
B)  permissive 
C)  authoritative 
D)  authoritarian 
A)  egalitarian 
B)  permissive 
C)  authoritative 
D)  authoritarian C

Question 2

Which of the following is not a factor that can impact a teen's self-esteem negatively?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  achievements 
C)  eating disorders 
D)  anxiety 
A)  depression 
B)  achievements 
C)  eating disorders 
D)  anxiety B

Question 3

During early adolescence, cliques are typically small cross-sex groups who label themselves by identity prototypes such as "jocks," "populars," or "loners."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to Erikson, teens protect themselves against the turmoil of the identity crisis by identifying with a peer group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Youth offenders are unable to look at their crimes from their victims' perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Freud, the primary developmental task of adolescence is to channel the libido into a healthy sexual relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Jocks," "nerds," "preppies," and "skaters" are labels that are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  crowds. 
B)  cliques. 
C)  posses. 
D)  stereotypes. 
A)  crowds. 
B)  cliques. 
C)  posses. 
D)  stereotypes.

Question 8

Among Canadian adolescents, girls report a higher level of self-esteem than boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Erikson, the stage during which adolescents attain a sense of who they are is

Accepted Answer

A)  ego integrity versus despair. 
B)  identity versus role confusion. 
C)  intimacy versus isolation. 
D)  the genital stage. 
A)  ego integrity versus despair. 
B)  identity versus role confusion. 
C)  intimacy versus isolation. 
D)  the genital stage.

Question 10

Adolescents who form strong ethnic identities have higher levels of self-esteem and optimism than their peers with weak ethnic identities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Homosexual teenagers become aware of same-sex attraction at around age 11 or 12, roughly the same age as their heterosexual peers begin to notice their attraction to the opposite sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Personal identification and satisfaction with more than one culture refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded identity. 
B)  ethnic identity. 
C)  minority identity. 
D)  bicultural identity 
A)  expanded identity. 
B)  ethnic identity. 
C)  minority identity. 
D)  bicultural identity

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of teenagers' friendships?

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  sexual attractiveness 
C)  loyalty and faithfulness 
D)  shared activities and interests 
A)  stability 
B)  sexual attractiveness 
C)  loyalty and faithfulness 
D)  shared activities and interests

Question 14

If 17-year-old Amir belongs to the crowd of "jocks" at his school, then he

Accepted Answer

A)  most likely has no clear sense of his identity or where he fits in among his peers. 
B)  most likely has friends from other school groups, such as "druggies," "grits," or "loners." 
C)  probably belongs to a high-status group of peers. 
D)  probably has more athletic achievements than academic or social achievements. 
A)  most likely has no clear sense of his identity or where he fits in among his peers. 
B)  most likely has friends from other school groups, such as "druggies," "grits," or "loners." 
C)  probably belongs to a high-status group of peers. 
D)  probably has more athletic achievements than academic or social achievements.

Question 15

Cross-cultural research indicates that Kohlberg's stage sequence is not universal in all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the development of self-concept during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the development of a self-concept, girls seem to be influenced by both internal and external comparisons with others, whereas boys are more influenced by their internal, self-defined standards. 
B)  Adolescents' self-concepts become more differentiated, and they are able to envision themselves in a variety of roles. 
C)  By late adolescence, most teenagers think of themselves in terms of enduring traits, beliefs, or moral standards. 
D)  Adolescents increasingly define themselves in terms of their appearance and physical qualities. 
A)  In the development of a self-concept, girls seem to be influenced by both internal and external comparisons with others, whereas boys are more influenced by their internal, self-defined standards. 
B)  Adolescents' self-concepts become more differentiated, and they are able to envision themselves in a variety of roles. 
C)  By late adolescence, most teenagers think of themselves in terms of enduring traits, beliefs, or moral standards. 
D)  Adolescents increasingly define themselves in terms of their appearance and physical qualities.

Question 17

________ and ________ sex roles are associated with higher self-esteem for boys and girls due to the "masculine bias."

Accepted Answer

A)  Masculine; feminine 
B)  Feminine; androgynous 
C)  Masculine; androgynous 
D)  Undifferentiated; androgynous 
A)  Masculine; feminine 
B)  Feminine; androgynous 
C)  Masculine; androgynous 
D)  Undifferentiated; androgynous

Question 18

During adolescence, the identity prototypes that are associated with reputation-based peer groups most likely serve the developmental purpose of

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifying appropriate targets for social and romantic interests. 
B)  maintaining order and discipline among groups in the educational setting. 
C)  helping to create or reinforce adolescents' sense of identity. 
D)  helping teens understand their potential roles as adults. 
A)  clarifying appropriate targets for social and romantic interests. 
B)  maintaining order and discipline among groups in the educational setting. 
C)  helping to create or reinforce adolescents' sense of identity. 
D)  helping teens understand their potential roles as adults.

Question 19

Undergoing a trial of endurance, beginning to sleep separately from one's family, or celebrating the attainment of dating age are examples of ________ that mark an adolescent's transition into adult culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  trans-pubertal events 
B)  confirmation 
C)  identity rituals 
D)  rites of passage 
A)  trans-pubertal events 
B)  confirmation 
C)  identity rituals 
D)  rites of passage

Question 20

Since 17-year-old Ahmed has lived in Canada for 12 years, he is likely to have adopted similar patterns of lifestyle behaviour as his Canadian-born friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The parenting style that elicits the most favourable school outcomes and psychological adjustment for teenagers is the ________ style.

Which of the following is not a factor that can impact a teen's self-esteem negatively?

During early adolescence, cliques are typically small cross-sex groups who label themselves by identity prototypes such as "jocks," "populars," or "loners."

According to Erikson, teens protect themselves against the turmoil of the identity crisis by identifying with a peer group.

Youth offenders are unable to look at their crimes from their victims' perspectives.

According to Freud, the primary developmental task of adolescence is to channel the libido into a healthy sexual relationship.

"Jocks," "nerds," "preppies," and "skaters" are labels that are examples of

Among Canadian adolescents, girls report a higher level of self-esteem than boys.

According to Erikson, the stage during which adolescents attain a sense of who they are is

Adolescents who form strong ethnic identities have higher levels of self-esteem and optimism than their peers with weak ethnic identities.

Homosexual teenagers become aware of same-sex attraction at around age 11 or 12, roughly the same age as their heterosexual peers begin to notice their attraction to the opposite sex.

Personal identification and satisfaction with more than one culture refers to

Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of teenagers' friendships?

If 17-year-old Amir belongs to the crowd of "jocks" at his school, then he

Cross-cultural research indicates that Kohlberg's stage sequence is not universal in all cultures.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the development of self-concept during adolescence?

and sex roles are associated with higher self-esteem for boys and girls due to the "masculine bias."

During adolescence, the identity prototypes that are associated with reputation-based peer groups most likely serve the developmental purpose of

Undergoing a trial of endurance, beginning to sleep separately from one's family, or celebrating the attainment of dating age are examples of ________ that mark an adolescent's transition into adult culture.

Since 17-year-old Ahmed has lived in Canada for 12 years, he is likely to have adopted similar patterns of lifestyle behaviour as his Canadian-born friends.

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

The parenting style that elicits the most favourable school outcomes and psychological adjustment for teenagers is the ________ style.

Which of the following is not a factor that can impact a teen's self-esteem negatively?

During early adolescence, cliques are typically small cross-sex groups who label themselves by identity prototypes such as "jocks," "populars," or "loners."

According to Erikson, teens protect themselves against the turmoil of the identity crisis by identifying with a peer group.

Youth offenders are unable to look at their crimes from their victims' perspectives.

According to Freud, the primary developmental task of adolescence is to channel the libido into a healthy sexual relationship.

"Jocks," "nerds," "preppies," and "skaters" are labels that are examples of

Among Canadian adolescents, girls report a higher level of self-esteem than boys.

According to Erikson, the stage during which adolescents attain a sense of who they are is

Adolescents who form strong ethnic identities have higher levels of self-esteem and optimism than their peers with weak ethnic identities.

Homosexual teenagers become aware of same-sex attraction at around age 11 or 12, roughly the same age as their heterosexual peers begin to notice their attraction to the opposite sex.

Personal identification and satisfaction with more than one culture refers to

Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of teenagers' friendships?

If 17-year-old Amir belongs to the crowd of "jocks" at his school, then he

Cross-cultural research indicates that Kohlberg's stage sequence is not universal in all cultures.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the development of self-concept during adolescence?

________ and ________ sex roles are associated with higher self-esteem for boys and girls due to the "masculine bias."

During adolescence, the identity prototypes that are associated with reputation-based peer groups most likely serve the developmental purpose of

Undergoing a trial of endurance, beginning to sleep separately from one's family, or celebrating the attainment of dating age are examples of ________ that mark an adolescent's transition into adult culture.

Since 17-year-old Ahmed has lived in Canada for 12 years, he is likely to have adopted similar patterns of lifestyle behaviour as his Canadian-born friends.

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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and sex roles are associated with higher self-esteem for boys and girls due to the "masculine bias."