Question 1

Which of the following includes awareness and assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) self 
B) identity 
C) personality 
D) character 
A) self 
B) identity 
C) personality 
D) character

Question 2

The Berkeley longitudinal studies indicated that life-span personality development is marked by:

Accepted Answer

A) significant change. 
B) significant stability. 
C) neither extreme change nor extreme stability. 
D) significant flux in self-confidence. 
A) significant change. 
B) significant stability. 
C) neither extreme change nor extreme stability. 
D) significant flux in self-confidence.

Question 3

According to Marcia, _____ is defined as a period of identity development during which the individual is exploring alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) commitment 
B) crisis 
C) possible self-appraisal 
D) idealism training 
A) commitment 
B) crisis 
C) possible self-appraisal 
D) idealism training

Question 4

One way researchers examine identity changes in depth is by using a technique where you ask the individual to tell their life story and evaluate how integrated that story is, this approach is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) the narrative approach. 
B) the MAMA cycle. 
C) a Big 5 questionnaire. 
D) the contemporary life-events approach. 
A) the narrative approach. 
B) the MAMA cycle. 
C) a Big 5 questionnaire. 
D) the contemporary life-events approach.

Question 5

According to the cumulative personality model of personality development, as people age, they become more adept at:

Accepted Answer

A) controlling and avoiding crisis events. 
B) identifying negative personality traits in others. 
C) interacting with their environment in ways that support personality stability. 
D) identifying themselves as "happy-sad" or "well-sick." 
A) controlling and avoiding crisis events. 
B) identifying negative personality traits in others. 
C) interacting with their environment in ways that support personality stability. 
D) identifying themselves as "happy-sad" or "well-sick."

Question 6

Which of the following BEST summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality changes considerably throughout the adult years. 
B) Personality is well developed by age 30 and rarely changes after this age. 
C) The extent of personality change over time is fairly consistent for the population as a whole. 
D) The greatest amount of change happens from 20 to 40. 
A) Personality changes considerably throughout the adult years. 
B) Personality is well developed by age 30 and rarely changes after this age. 
C) The extent of personality change over time is fairly consistent for the population as a whole. 
D) The greatest amount of change happens from 20 to 40.

Question 7

According to the contemporary life-events theory of development, a divorce is likely to affect an individual in a:

Accepted Answer

A) negative way. 
B) positive way. 
C) unique way dependent on mediating factors, interpretation, and context. 
D) negative way only if children are involved. 
A) negative way. 
B) positive way. 
C) unique way dependent on mediating factors, interpretation, and context. 
D) negative way only if children are involved.

Question 8

According to Levinson's research on the midlife transition, most males:

Accepted Answer

A) found it an easy and gradual developmental phase. 
B) were not aware of the significant developmental changes taking place. 
C) found it to be a painful and difficult time. 
D) struggled with the issues much later than Levinson concluded. 
A) found it an easy and gradual developmental phase. 
B) were not aware of the significant developmental changes taking place. 
C) found it to be a painful and difficult time. 
D) struggled with the issues much later than Levinson concluded.

Question 9

Compared to older adults, younger adults are more likely to assess their well-being in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A) physical attraction. 
B) good health. 
C) ability to accept change. 
D) their careers. 
A) physical attraction. 
B) good health. 
C) ability to accept change. 
D) their careers.

Question 10

Cross-cultural research shows which of the following about adolescents around the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost three-fourths of the adolescents had a healthy self-image. 
B) Almost three-fourths of the adolescents were taking some form of antidepressant. 
C) Less than half of the adolescents had a healthy self-image. 
D) Almost one-fourth of the adolescents were narcissistic and had unrealistically positive self-images. 
A) Almost three-fourths of the adolescents had a healthy self-image. 
B) Almost three-fourths of the adolescents were taking some form of antidepressant. 
C) Less than half of the adolescents had a healthy self-image. 
D) Almost one-fourth of the adolescents were narcissistic and had unrealistically positive self-images.

Question 11

An adolescent who is experimenting with different vocational possibilities is experiencing what psychologist James Marcia terms an identity:

Accepted Answer

A) crisis. 
B) diffusion. 
C) foreclosure. 
D) commitment. 
A) crisis. 
B) diffusion. 
C) foreclosure. 
D) commitment.

Question 12

Juan is a college student who is reflecting on his ethnic identity and how he fits into mainstream culture.He has a diverse group of friends and is active in the campus Latino Club.Juan likely:

Accepted Answer

A) suffers from low self-esteem and identity confusion. 
B) is militant about preserving his culture of origin. 
C) identifies both with the mainstream culture and his culture of origin. 
D) identifies with neither the mainstream culture nor his culture of origin. 
A) suffers from low self-esteem and identity confusion. 
B) is militant about preserving his culture of origin. 
C) identifies both with the mainstream culture and his culture of origin. 
D) identifies with neither the mainstream culture nor his culture of origin.

Question 13

Mary Ann wants to help her young daughter better understand what other people are feeling.What should Mary Ann say to help her daughter understand others?

Accepted Answer

A) "How do you think your friend feels because you took her toy?" 
B) "Don't take her toy!" 
C) "How would you feel if someone took your toy?" 
D) "What if you broke your friend's toy?" 
A) "How do you think your friend feels because you took her toy?" 
B) "Don't take her toy!" 
C) "How would you feel if someone took your toy?" 
D) "What if you broke your friend's toy?"

Question 14

Joann is an older adult who attends a group that shares its past experiences, familiar objects, and photographs with each other.This kind of therapy is known as _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) life review 
B) reminiscence 
C) regression 
D) narcissism 
A) life review 
B) reminiscence 
C) regression 
D) narcissism

Question 15

Discuss three of the four different ways adults can develop generativity.

Accepted Answer

1.biological generativity: adults concei

Question 16

Yves had a tumultuous adolescence.As a young adult, he isolates himself from peers and family.According to Erikson, Yves emerged from his adolescent crisis as:

Accepted Answer

A) identity confused. 
B) independent. 
C) stagnated. 
D) mistrusting. 
A) identity confused. 
B) independent. 
C) stagnated. 
D) mistrusting.

Question 17

An assignment in Chad's career development course has reopened the issue of choosing a major.According to Marcia, Chad is in a state of identity:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Define self, identity, and personality.

Accepted Answer

Self: all the characteristics

Question 19

According to Marcia, what three factors influence whether adolescents develop a positive identity?

Accepted Answer

1.Confidence in pare

Question 20

Which of the following is an enduring aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group, along with the attitudes and feelings related to that membership?

Accepted Answer

A) multiculturalism 
B) ethnic diffusion 
C) ethnic identity 
D) cultural assimilation 
A) multiculturalism 
B) ethnic diffusion 
C) ethnic identity 
D) cultural assimilation

Which of the following includes awareness and assessment?

The Berkeley longitudinal studies indicated that life-span personality development is marked by:

According to Marcia, _____ is defined as a period of identity development during which the individual is exploring alternatives.

One way researchers examine identity changes in depth is by using a technique where you ask the individual to tell their life story and evaluate how integrated that story is, this approach is known as:

According to the cumulative personality model of personality development, as people age, they become more adept at:

Which of the following BEST summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

According to the contemporary life-events theory of development, a divorce is likely to affect an individual in a:

According to Levinson's research on the midlife transition, most males:

Compared to older adults, younger adults are more likely to assess their well-being in terms of:

Cross-cultural research shows which of the following about adolescents around the world?

An adolescent who is experimenting with different vocational possibilities is experiencing what psychologist James Marcia terms an identity:

Juan is a college student who is reflecting on his ethnic identity and how he fits into mainstream culture.He has a diverse group of friends and is active in the campus Latino Club.Juan likely:

Mary Ann wants to help her young daughter better understand what other people are feeling.What should Mary Ann say to help her daughter understand others?

Joann is an older adult who attends a group that shares its past experiences, familiar objects, and photographs with each other.This kind of therapy is known as _____ therapy.

Discuss three of the four different ways adults can develop generativity.

Yves had a tumultuous adolescence.As a young adult, he isolates himself from peers and family.According to Erikson, Yves emerged from his adolescent crisis as:

An assignment in Chad's career development course has reopened the issue of choosing a major.According to Marcia, Chad is in a state of identity:

Define self, identity, and personality.

According to Marcia, what three factors influence whether adolescents develop a positive identity?

Which of the following is an enduring aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group, along with the attitudes and feelings related to that membership?

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

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Exam 11: The Self, Identity, and Personality

Which of the following includes awareness and assessment?

The Berkeley longitudinal studies indicated that life-span personality development is marked by:

According to Marcia, _____ is defined as a period of identity development during which the individual is exploring alternatives.

One way researchers examine identity changes in depth is by using a technique where you ask the individual to tell their life story and evaluate how integrated that story is, this approach is known as:

According to the cumulative personality model of personality development, as people age, they become more adept at:

Which of the following BEST summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

According to the contemporary life-events theory of development, a divorce is likely to affect an individual in a:

According to Levinson's research on the midlife transition, most males:

Compared to older adults, younger adults are more likely to assess their well-being in terms of:

Cross-cultural research shows which of the following about adolescents around the world?

An adolescent who is experimenting with different vocational possibilities is experiencing what psychologist James Marcia terms an identity:

Juan is a college student who is reflecting on his ethnic identity and how he fits into mainstream culture.He has a diverse group of friends and is active in the campus Latino Club.Juan likely:

Mary Ann wants to help her young daughter better understand what other people are feeling.What should Mary Ann say to help her daughter understand others?

Joann is an older adult who attends a group that shares its past experiences, familiar objects, and photographs with each other.This kind of therapy is known as _____ therapy.

Discuss three of the four different ways adults can develop generativity.

Yves had a tumultuous adolescence.As a young adult, he isolates himself from peers and family.According to Erikson, Yves emerged from his adolescent crisis as:

An assignment in Chad's career development course has reopened the issue of choosing a major.According to Marcia, Chad is in a state of identity:

Define self, identity, and personality.

According to Marcia, what three factors influence whether adolescents develop a positive identity?

Which of the following is an enduring aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group, along with the attitudes and feelings related to that membership?

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