Question 1

Self-esteem is linked to many different factors.It is important to remember that the research is not _____, but is largely _____.

Accepted Answer

A) experimental; correlational 
B) correlational; experimental 
C) stable; fluctuating 
D) global; domain-specific 
A) experimental; correlational 
B) correlational; experimental 
C) stable; fluctuating 
D) global; domain-specific

Question 2

Describe two ways that an adolescent's self-understanding differs from that of a child.

Accepted Answer

1.Adolescents are more likely to use abs

Question 3

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem: refers to global

Question 4

When adults develop skills that are passed down to others, they are developing _____ of work.

Accepted Answer

A) identity 
B) intimacy 
C) generativity 
D) stagnation 
A) identity 
B) intimacy 
C) generativity 
D) stagnation

Question 5

Explain Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development.

Accepted Answer

The fifth stage of Erikson's t

Question 6

Low self-esteem is correlated to:

Accepted Answer

A) erratic academic performance. 
B) sociability. 
C) depression. 
D) uninhibited temperament. 
A) erratic academic performance. 
B) sociability. 
C) depression. 
D) uninhibited temperament.

Question 7

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

Accepted Answer

A) stability; environment 
B) environment; stability 
C) biology; plasticity 
D) environment; plasticity 
A) stability; environment 
B) environment; stability 
C) biology; plasticity 
D) environment; plasticity

Question 8

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered LEAST stable in adult personality development?

Accepted Answer

A) nurturance 
B) being intellectually oriented 
C) openness to new experiences 
D) self-confidence 
A) nurturance 
B) being intellectually oriented 
C) openness to new experiences 
D) self-confidence

Question 9

Most adolescents have _____ self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) high 
B) low 
C) fluctuating 
D) unhealthy 
A) high 
B) low 
C) fluctuating 
D) unhealthy

Question 10

What are the Big Five factors of personality?

Accepted Answer

1.openness to experi

Question 11

Discuss the two dimensions of individuality and the two dimensions of connectedness.

Accepted Answer

Dimensions of individuality:
1.self-asse

Question 12

What do most researchers believe regarding the concept of a midlife crisis?

Accepted Answer

A) The idea of midlife crisis has been exaggerated. 
B) A midlife crisis lasts approximately 5 years. 
C) Midlife crises are to blame for most divorces occurring in middle adulthood. 
D) The concept of a midlife crisis is usually attributed to men, but the women navigate these conflicts as well. 
A) The idea of midlife crisis has been exaggerated. 
B) A midlife crisis lasts approximately 5 years. 
C) Midlife crises are to blame for most divorces occurring in middle adulthood. 
D) The concept of a midlife crisis is usually attributed to men, but the women navigate these conflicts as well.

Question 13

According to Marcia, the extent of an individual's crisis or commitment in the process of developing a self is called:

Accepted Answer

A) stagnation. 
B) identity status. 
C) possible self-appraisal. 
D) possible self-narrowing. 
A) stagnation. 
B) identity status. 
C) possible self-appraisal. 
D) possible self-narrowing.

Question 14

Bill believes that he should persevere and keep trying until he reaches his goals.Bill is using a(n) _____ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) selection 
B) compensation 
C) optimization 
D) realistic 
A) selection 
B) compensation 
C) optimization 
D) realistic

Question 15

Name five of Erikson's identity components.

Accepted Answer

1.vocational/career
2.politica

Question 16

The Big Five factor of conscientiousness has emerged as a key predictor of:

Accepted Answer

A) superior cognitive functioning. 
B) academic success. 
C) satisfying romantic relationships. 
D) starting a new business. 
A) superior cognitive functioning. 
B) academic success. 
C) satisfying romantic relationships. 
D) starting a new business.

Question 17

Nine-year-old Calvin's self-esteem is MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic. 
B) realistic. 
C) negative. 
D) correlated with that of his close friends. 
A) narcissistic. 
B) realistic. 
C) negative. 
D) correlated with that of his close friends.

Question 18

What individuals might become, what they would like to become, and what they dread they will become constitutes the:

Accepted Answer

A) possible self. 
B) fluctuating self. 
C) conscious self. 
D) unconscious self. 
A) possible self. 
B) fluctuating self. 
C) conscious self. 
D) unconscious self.

Question 19

At what age do infants, relying on others for signals about acceptable behavior, begin to show compliance to caregivers' demands?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-6 months 
B) 6-12 months 
C) 12-18 months 
D) 18-24 months 
A) 1-6 months 
B) 6-12 months 
C) 12-18 months 
D) 18-24 months

Question 20

Sal is 75 years old.He is most likely to personally invest in his:

Accepted Answer

A) health. 
B) family. 
C) friends. 
D) job. 
A) health. 
B) family. 
C) friends. 
D) job.

Self-esteem is linked to many different factors.It is important to remember that the research is not _, but is largely _.

Describe two ways that an adolescent's self-understanding differs from that of a child.

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

When adults develop skills that are passed down to others, they are developing _____ of work.

Explain Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development.

Low self-esteem is correlated to:

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _ and put too much emphasis on _.

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered LEAST stable in adult personality development?

Most adolescents have _____ self-esteem.

What are the Big Five factors of personality?

Discuss the two dimensions of individuality and the two dimensions of connectedness.

What do most researchers believe regarding the concept of a midlife crisis?

According to Marcia, the extent of an individual's crisis or commitment in the process of developing a self is called:

Bill believes that he should persevere and keep trying until he reaches his goals.Bill is using a(n) _____ strategy.

Name five of Erikson's identity components.

The Big Five factor of conscientiousness has emerged as a key predictor of:

Nine-year-old Calvin's self-esteem is MOST likely:

What individuals might become, what they would like to become, and what they dread they will become constitutes the:

At what age do infants, relying on others for signals about acceptable behavior, begin to show compliance to caregivers' demands?

Sal is 75 years old.He is most likely to personally invest in his:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 11: The Self, Identity, and Personality

Self-esteem is linked to many different factors.It is important to remember that the research is not _____, but is largely _____.

Describe two ways that an adolescent's self-understanding differs from that of a child.

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

When adults develop skills that are passed down to others, they are developing _____ of work.

Explain Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development.

Low self-esteem is correlated to:

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered LEAST stable in adult personality development?

Most adolescents have _____ self-esteem.

What are the Big Five factors of personality?

Discuss the two dimensions of individuality and the two dimensions of connectedness.

What do most researchers believe regarding the concept of a midlife crisis?

According to Marcia, the extent of an individual's crisis or commitment in the process of developing a self is called:

Bill believes that he should persevere and keep trying until he reaches his goals.Bill is using a(n) _____ strategy.

Name five of Erikson's identity components.

The Big Five factor of conscientiousness has emerged as a key predictor of:

Nine-year-old Calvin's self-esteem is MOST likely:

What individuals might become, what they would like to become, and what they dread they will become constitutes the:

At what age do infants, relying on others for signals about acceptable behavior, begin to show compliance to caregivers' demands?

Sal is 75 years old.He is most likely to personally invest in his:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Self-esteem is linked to many different factors.It is important to remember that the research is not _, but is largely _.

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _ and put too much emphasis on _.