Question 1

All of the following are characteristics of the development of cognitive autonomy, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasingly abstract ways to think about moral, political, ideological, and religious issues. 
B)  increasing emotional distance from parents. 
C)  beliefs that are increasingly rooted in general principles that have an ideological basis. 
D)  beliefs that are increasingly founded in the individual's own values. 
A)  increasingly abstract ways to think about moral, political, ideological, and religious issues. 
B)  increasing emotional distance from parents. 
C)  beliefs that are increasingly rooted in general principles that have an ideological basis. 
D)  beliefs that are increasingly founded in the individual's own values. B

Question 2

According to research from Clardy and King, which adolescent is most likely to say that God is important to him?

Accepted Answer

A)  an adolescent from Mexico 
B)  an adolescent from China 
C)  an adolescent from Japan 
D)  an adolescent from France 
A)  an adolescent from Mexico 
B)  an adolescent from China 
C)  an adolescent from Japan 
D)  an adolescent from France A

Question 3

Which of the following types of autonomy refers to that aspect of independence related to changes in an individual's close relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral autonomy 
B)  psychosocial autonomy 
C)  emotional autonomy 
D)  cognitive autonomy 
A)  behavioral autonomy 
B)  psychosocial autonomy 
C)  emotional autonomy 
D)  cognitive autonomy C

Question 4

During late adolescence, individuals define their religious beliefs based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  their own system of personal religious beliefs. 
B)  the teachings of their parents. 
C)  the beliefs of their peers. 
D)  this question is difficult to answer because adolescents are private about their religious beliefs. 
A)  their own system of personal religious beliefs. 
B)  the teachings of their parents. 
C)  the beliefs of their peers. 
D)  this question is difficult to answer because adolescents are private about their religious beliefs.

Question 5

According to U.S. surveys, what percent of American adolescents report an affiliation with a religious group?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 85% 
B)  about 50% 
C)  about 35% 
D)  less than 20% 
A)  about 85% 
B)  about 50% 
C)  about 35% 
D)  less than 20%

Question 6

Which of the following individuals is not especially likely to be engaged in volunteerism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ashley, whose parents actively volunteer in the community 
B)  Joshua, who is a male adolescent 
C)  Nancy, who is actively involved in neighborhood church 
D)  Carolyn, who scores high on measures of extroversion 
A)  Ashley, whose parents actively volunteer in the community 
B)  Joshua, who is a male adolescent 
C)  Nancy, who is actively involved in neighborhood church 
D)  Carolyn, who scores high on measures of extroversion

Question 7

During late adolescence, the susceptibility to peer pressure _________

Accepted Answer

A)  remains stable. 
B)  increases. 
C)  changes in form. 
D)  decreases. 
A)  remains stable. 
B)  increases. 
C)  changes in form. 
D)  decreases.

Question 8

The transformation in religious thinking during adolescence can be best understood as part of the overall development of ________ autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescent 
B)  behavioral 
C)  emotional 
D)  cognitive 
A)  adolescent 
B)  behavioral 
C)  emotional 
D)  cognitive

Question 9

Research suggests that the majority of adolescents probably function at which of the following moral reasoning levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  principled 
B)  conventional 
C)  postconventional 
D)  preconventional 
A)  principled 
B)  conventional 
C)  postconventional 
D)  preconventional

Question 10

As a child, Joe doesn't understand that he simply cannot take the things he wants. As he gets older, he begins to understand the concept of ownership. This change is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  moral development. 
B)  peer pressure. 
C)  self-reliance. 
D)  detachment. 
A)  moral development. 
B)  peer pressure. 
C)  self-reliance. 
D)  detachment.

Question 11

There are two components of religious development: (1) _____, which refers to the religious practices one engages in; and (2) _____, which refers to one's personal quest for answers to questions about God and the mean of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  spirituality; religiosity 
B)  religiosity; spirituality 
C)  religion practices; religion search 
D)  religion behaviors; religion quest 
A)  spirituality; religiosity 
B)  religiosity; spirituality 
C)  religion practices; religion search 
D)  religion behaviors; religion quest

Question 12

Adam is known for scoring high on moral disengagement assessments. Which of the following is probably true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam is likely to engage in delinquency and aggression. 
B)  Adam is likely to engage in prosocial behavior. 
C)  Adam is likely to have authoritative parents. 
D)  Adam is likely to abuse substances. 
A)  Adam is likely to engage in delinquency and aggression. 
B)  Adam is likely to engage in prosocial behavior. 
C)  Adam is likely to have authoritative parents. 
D)  Adam is likely to abuse substances.

Question 13

When researchers use brain-imaging technology to investigate patterns of adolescent brain activation, what do they find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that are especially sensitive to rewards are more intensely activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
B)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that are especially sensitive to rewards are less activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
C)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that are sensitive to punishment are more intensely activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
D)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that block the ability to perceive rewards are more intensely activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
A)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that are especially sensitive to rewards are more intensely activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
B)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that are especially sensitive to rewards are less activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
C)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that are sensitive to punishment are more intensely activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood. 
D)  Researchers find that regions of the brain that block the ability to perceive rewards are more intensely activated during early and middle adolescence than adulthood.

Question 14

Karen's parents have noticed that throughout Karen's adolescent years, their relationship has transformed. What type of autonomy is Karen expressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  cognitive 
C)  behavioral 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  emotional 
B)  cognitive 
C)  behavioral 
D)  None of the above.

Question 15

During late adolescence and the college years, students who live away from home report all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  better communication with their parents 
B)  more strained family relationships 
C)  higher levels of satisfaction with their family relationship 
D)  more affection for parents 
A)  better communication with their parents 
B)  more strained family relationships 
C)  higher levels of satisfaction with their family relationship 
D)  more affection for parents

Question 16

Which statement concerning adolescents' ability to see their parents as people is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  This aspect of emotional autonomy may not develop until early adulthood. 
B)  This aspect of emotional autonomy develops later in adolescents' relations with their mothers than with their fathers. 
C)  During high school, adolescents have difficulty seeing their parents as individuals beyond their role as parents. 
D)  Fifteen-year-olds are not much better than 10-year-olds at seeing their parents as people. 
A)  This aspect of emotional autonomy may not develop until early adulthood. 
B)  This aspect of emotional autonomy develops later in adolescents' relations with their mothers than with their fathers. 
C)  During high school, adolescents have difficulty seeing their parents as individuals beyond their role as parents. 
D)  Fifteen-year-olds are not much better than 10-year-olds at seeing their parents as people.

Question 17

In classical psychoanalytic theories, the process of separation that occurs during early adolescence is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  detachment. 
B)  separation anxiety. 
C)  distinction. 
D)  individuation. 
A)  detachment. 
B)  separation anxiety. 
C)  distinction. 
D)  individuation.

Question 18

As Barbara moves into adolescence, her relationship with her mother and father changes. She is becoming less dependent on them and more dependent on herself. She also realizes that her parents are not always right. Which type of autonomy is Barbara expressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral autonomy 
B)  psychosocial autonomy 
C)  emotional autonomy 
D)  cognitive autonomy 
A)  behavioral autonomy 
B)  psychosocial autonomy 
C)  emotional autonomy 
D)  cognitive autonomy

Question 19

More advanced levels of moral reasoning are indicative of which parenting style?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The psychosocial domain concerning the development and expression of independence is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  autocracy. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  detachment. 
D)  morality. 
A)  autocracy. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  detachment. 
D)  morality.

All of the following are characteristics of the development of cognitive autonomy, except:

According to research from Clardy and King, which adolescent is most likely to say that God is important to him?

Which of the following types of autonomy refers to that aspect of independence related to changes in an individual's close relationships?

During late adolescence, individuals define their religious beliefs based on:

According to U.S. surveys, what percent of American adolescents report an affiliation with a religious group?

Which of the following individuals is not especially likely to be engaged in volunteerism?

During late adolescence, the susceptibility to peer pressure _________

The transformation in religious thinking during adolescence can be best understood as part of the overall development of ________ autonomy.

Research suggests that the majority of adolescents probably function at which of the following moral reasoning levels?

As a child, Joe doesn't understand that he simply cannot take the things he wants. As he gets older, he begins to understand the concept of ownership. This change is an example of:

There are two components of religious development: (1) _, which refers to the religious practices one engages in; and (2) _, which refers to one's personal quest for answers to questions about God and the mean of life.

Adam is known for scoring high on moral disengagement assessments. Which of the following is probably true?

When researchers use brain-imaging technology to investigate patterns of adolescent brain activation, what do they find?

Karen's parents have noticed that throughout Karen's adolescent years, their relationship has transformed. What type of autonomy is Karen expressing?

During late adolescence and the college years, students who live away from home report all but which of the following?

Which statement concerning adolescents' ability to see their parents as people is false?

In classical psychoanalytic theories, the process of separation that occurs during early adolescence is referred to as:

As Barbara moves into adolescence, her relationship with her mother and father changes. She is becoming less dependent on them and more dependent on herself. She also realizes that her parents are not always right. Which type of autonomy is Barbara expressing?

More advanced levels of moral reasoning are indicative of which parenting style?

The psychosocial domain concerning the development and expression of independence is called:

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

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Exam 9: Autonomy

All of the following are characteristics of the development of cognitive autonomy, except:

According to research from Clardy and King, which adolescent is most likely to say that God is important to him?

Which of the following types of autonomy refers to that aspect of independence related to changes in an individual's close relationships?

During late adolescence, individuals define their religious beliefs based on:

According to U.S. surveys, what percent of American adolescents report an affiliation with a religious group?

Which of the following individuals is not especially likely to be engaged in volunteerism?

During late adolescence, the susceptibility to peer pressure _________

The transformation in religious thinking during adolescence can be best understood as part of the overall development of ________ autonomy.

Research suggests that the majority of adolescents probably function at which of the following moral reasoning levels?

As a child, Joe doesn't understand that he simply cannot take the things he wants. As he gets older, he begins to understand the concept of ownership. This change is an example of:

There are two components of religious development: (1) _____, which refers to the religious practices one engages in; and (2) _____, which refers to one's personal quest for answers to questions about God and the mean of life.

Adam is known for scoring high on moral disengagement assessments. Which of the following is probably true?

When researchers use brain-imaging technology to investigate patterns of adolescent brain activation, what do they find?

Karen's parents have noticed that throughout Karen's adolescent years, their relationship has transformed. What type of autonomy is Karen expressing?

During late adolescence and the college years, students who live away from home report all but which of the following?

Which statement concerning adolescents' ability to see their parents as people is false?

In classical psychoanalytic theories, the process of separation that occurs during early adolescence is referred to as:

As Barbara moves into adolescence, her relationship with her mother and father changes. She is becoming less dependent on them and more dependent on herself. She also realizes that her parents are not always right. Which type of autonomy is Barbara expressing?

More advanced levels of moral reasoning are indicative of which parenting style?

The psychosocial domain concerning the development and expression of independence is called:

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

There are two components of religious development: (1) _, which refers to the religious practices one engages in; and (2) _, which refers to one's personal quest for answers to questions about God and the mean of life.