Question 1

According to the chapter in the textbook, most researchers today believe that adolescents evaluate themselves:

Accepted Answer

A)  globally 
B)  along several distinct dimensions 
C)  in constant comparison to their peers and their ideal self 
D)  both A and B are correct 
A)  globally 
B)  along several distinct dimensions 
C)  in constant comparison to their peers and their ideal self 
D)  both A and B are correct D

Question 2

Have attempts to speed up the identity development process by training individuals to think more about how specific life events have played a role in their development been effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, adolescents can be trained to crystallize their sense of identity. 
B)  No, these training programs have been ineffective. 
C)  The results of these training programs have been mixed. 
D)  Yes, programs that train individuals how to think about specific life events can play a substantial role in the development of female adolescents (but the effect has not been found in a sample of male adolescents). 
A)  Yes, adolescents can be trained to crystallize their sense of identity. 
B)  No, these training programs have been ineffective. 
C)  The results of these training programs have been mixed. 
D)  Yes, programs that train individuals how to think about specific life events can play a substantial role in the development of female adolescents (but the effect has not been found in a sample of male adolescents). B

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the personality dimensions of the Five-Factor Model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuroticism 
B)  Openness to Experience 
C)  Agreeableness 
D)  Gender Intensification 
A)  Neuroticism 
B)  Openness to Experience 
C)  Agreeableness 
D)  Gender Intensification D

Question 4

When the author of the textbook, Laurence Steinberg, says that "Some researchers have argued that the question of whether self-esteem is stable during adolescence is a poor one," what does he mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is a poor question because it is impossible to measure self-esteem, let alone measure whether it changes during adolescence. 
B)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is a poor question because self-esteem does not change across development; self-esteem is one of the most stable traits. 
C)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is a poor question because group averages often hide substantial differences between people. 
D)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is poor because the answer is incredibly obvious and, as a result, it does not deserve any more scientific research. 
A)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is a poor question because it is impossible to measure self-esteem, let alone measure whether it changes during adolescence. 
B)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is a poor question because self-esteem does not change across development; self-esteem is one of the most stable traits. 
C)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is a poor question because group averages often hide substantial differences between people. 
D)  Researchers have argued that asking whether self-esteem is stable is poor because the answer is incredibly obvious and, as a result, it does not deserve any more scientific research.

Question 5

You have been asked to address a group of high school teachers who are concerned about gender socialization in high school. They understand that there is increased pressure on adolescents to act in prescribed ways. They also want you to address any other issues on this topic that you believe are relevant so they will be able to come up with a program to help their students move as smoothly as possible through adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Pressures to behave in sex-appropriate w

Question 6

Which of the following is not a reason that early adolescents might experience fluctuations in self-image?

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism 
B)  they are learning that it is not always possible to tell what people are thinking on the basis of how they act or what they say 
C)  because of the increased importance of peers in early adolescence 
D)  because early adolescents spend most of their time engaging in false-self behavior 
A)  egocentrism 
B)  they are learning that it is not always possible to tell what people are thinking on the basis of how they act or what they say 
C)  because of the increased importance of peers in early adolescence 
D)  because early adolescents spend most of their time engaging in false-self behavior

Question 7

Dewayne's parents are worried that as he enters adolescence, his self-esteem will greatly decrease. During what time should Dewayne's parents expect the most fluctuations in his self-image?

Accepted Answer

A)  When he is 8-11 years old. 
B)  When he is 12-14 years old. 
C)  When he is 15-18 years old. 
D)  When he is 19-21 years old. 
A)  When he is 8-11 years old. 
B)  When he is 12-14 years old. 
C)  When he is 15-18 years old. 
D)  When he is 19-21 years old.

Question 8

Adolescents whose parents are not both from the same ethnic or racial group are known as ________ adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A)  multilingual 
B)  culture brokering 
C)  maternal-race 
D)  multiethnic 
A)  multilingual 
B)  culture brokering 
C)  maternal-race 
D)  multiethnic

Question 9

Identities that are undesirable to parents and community members are referred to by Erikson as:

Accepted Answer

A)  negative identities. 
B)  marginal identities. 
C)  false identities. 
D)  offensive identities. 
A)  negative identities. 
B)  marginal identities. 
C)  false identities. 
D)  offensive identities.

Question 10

According to the textbook, young adolescents with __________ also report high levels of anxiety, tension, and adjustment problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  a volatile self-image 
B)  an aggressive parent 
C)  extremely low self-esteem 
D)  very few close peers 
A)  a volatile self-image 
B)  an aggressive parent 
C)  extremely low self-esteem 
D)  very few close peers

Question 11

Which of the following ethnic identity processes is not similar for identity development in general?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnic identity development is profoundly affected by the context in which adolescents live. 
B)  The process of ethnic identity development usually starts with an unquestioning view of oneself being displaced by a "crises." 
C)  Individuals with a strong sense of ethnic identity have better mental health than their peers whose sense of ethnic identity is more diffuse. 
D)  Research has indicated that the process of ethnic identity may be speeded up when adolescents have parents who take a deliberate approach to the socialization of an ethnic identity. 
A)  Ethnic identity development is profoundly affected by the context in which adolescents live. 
B)  The process of ethnic identity development usually starts with an unquestioning view of oneself being displaced by a "crises." 
C)  Individuals with a strong sense of ethnic identity have better mental health than their peers whose sense of ethnic identity is more diffuse. 
D)  Research has indicated that the process of ethnic identity may be speeded up when adolescents have parents who take a deliberate approach to the socialization of an ethnic identity.

Question 12

Jessica is 15 years old and spends most of her energy wondering who she is and what kind of person she will become. Erikson would describe her as facing the crisis called:

Accepted Answer

A)  basic trust versus mistrust. 
B)  autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
C)  industry versus inferiority. 
D)  identity versus identity diffusion. 
A)  basic trust versus mistrust. 
B)  autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
C)  industry versus inferiority. 
D)  identity versus identity diffusion.

Question 13

Studies of ethnic identity development have shown that, relative to ethnic minorities, White adolescents are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify their specific heritage (e.g., German, Irish). 
B)  have a stronger sense of ethnic identity. 
C)  avoid using "panethnic" labels to describe themselves. 
D)  identify themselves as "American" rather than a specific heritage label. 
A)  identify their specific heritage (e.g., German, Irish). 
B)  have a stronger sense of ethnic identity. 
C)  avoid using "panethnic" labels to describe themselves. 
D)  identify themselves as "American" rather than a specific heritage label.

Question 14

Adolescents are most likely to exhibit false-self behavior with their:

Accepted Answer

A)  friends. 
B)  parents. 
C)  dates. 
D)  siblings. 
A)  friends. 
B)  parents. 
C)  dates. 
D)  siblings.

Question 15

According to the textbook, which of the following is not generally a predictor of self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  academic achievement 
B)  parental love 
C)  supportive friends 
D)  religious affiliation 
A)  academic achievement 
B)  parental love 
C)  supportive friends 
D)  religious affiliation

Question 16

Which of the following is one of the characteristics that distinguish between the adolescent's and the child's self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents tend to view the self as involving more dimensions than do children. 
B)  Adolescents distinguish among actual, ideal, and feared selves. 
C)  The adolescent's self varies over time and across situations. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Adolescents tend to view the self as involving more dimensions than do children. 
B)  Adolescents distinguish among actual, ideal, and feared selves. 
C)  The adolescent's self varies over time and across situations. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

According to the textbook, which of the following might make individuals especially vulnerable to the effects of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  volatile self-image 
B)  low sense of self-worth 
C)  egocentrism 
D)  impression management 
A)  volatile self-image 
B)  low sense of self-worth 
C)  egocentrism 
D)  impression management

Question 18

Researchers are particularly interested in the identity changes that occur in adolescence for all of the following reasons, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  this is the first substantial reorganization and restructuring of the sense of self at a time when an individual can fully appreciate the significance of the changes. 
B)  the physical changes of puberty may prompt fluctuations in self-image. 
C)  adolescents are capable of thinking in systematic ways about hypothetical and future events. 
D)  adolescents are now capable of thinking in concrete terms about who they are and where they are going. 
A)  this is the first substantial reorganization and restructuring of the sense of self at a time when an individual can fully appreciate the significance of the changes. 
B)  the physical changes of puberty may prompt fluctuations in self-image. 
C)  adolescents are capable of thinking in systematic ways about hypothetical and future events. 
D)  adolescents are now capable of thinking in concrete terms about who they are and where they are going.

Question 19

The idea that pressure to behave in sex-appropriate ways temporary increases during middle adolescence, especially for girls, is called the _______ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender intensification 
B)  self-image stability 
C)  sex-role stereotyping 
D)  androgyny 
A)  gender intensification 
B)  self-image stability 
C)  sex-role stereotyping 
D)  androgyny

Question 20

Since Ignacio became an adolescent, he has experimented with different roles and personalities. Ignacio's parents are telling all their friends that this is just a "phase" that he's going through. According to Erikson, this "phase" is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  identity foreclosure. 
B)  psychosocial moratorium. 
C)  identity confusion. 
D)  negative identity. 
A)  identity foreclosure. 
B)  psychosocial moratorium. 
C)  identity confusion. 
D)  negative identity.

According to the chapter in the textbook, most researchers today believe that adolescents evaluate themselves:

Have attempts to speed up the identity development process by training individuals to think more about how specific life events have played a role in their development been effective?

Which of the following is not one of the personality dimensions of the Five-Factor Model?

When the author of the textbook, Laurence Steinberg, says that "Some researchers have argued that the question of whether self-esteem is stable during adolescence is a poor one," what does he mean?

Which of the following is not a reason that early adolescents might experience fluctuations in self-image?

Dewayne's parents are worried that as he enters adolescence, his self-esteem will greatly decrease. During what time should Dewayne's parents expect the most fluctuations in his self-image?

Adolescents whose parents are not both from the same ethnic or racial group are known as ________ adolescents.

Identities that are undesirable to parents and community members are referred to by Erikson as:

According to the textbook, young adolescents with __________ also report high levels of anxiety, tension, and adjustment problems.

Which of the following ethnic identity processes is not similar for identity development in general?

Jessica is 15 years old and spends most of her energy wondering who she is and what kind of person she will become. Erikson would describe her as facing the crisis called:

Studies of ethnic identity development have shown that, relative to ethnic minorities, White adolescents are more likely to:

Adolescents are most likely to exhibit false-self behavior with their:

According to the textbook, which of the following is not generally a predictor of self-esteem?

Which of the following is one of the characteristics that distinguish between the adolescent's and the child's self-concept?

According to the textbook, which of the following might make individuals especially vulnerable to the effects of stress?

Researchers are particularly interested in the identity changes that occur in adolescence for all of the following reasons, except:

The idea that pressure to behave in sex-appropriate ways temporary increases during middle adolescence, especially for girls, is called the _______ hypothesis.

Since Ignacio became an adolescent, he has experimented with different roles and personalities. Ignacio's parents are telling all their friends that this is just a "phase" that he's going through. According to Erikson, this "phase" is called:

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

Exam 8: Identity

According to the chapter in the textbook, most researchers today believe that adolescents evaluate themselves:

Have attempts to speed up the identity development process by training individuals to think more about how specific life events have played a role in their development been effective?

Which of the following is not one of the personality dimensions of the Five-Factor Model?

When the author of the textbook, Laurence Steinberg, says that "Some researchers have argued that the question of whether self-esteem is stable during adolescence is a poor one," what does he mean?

Which of the following is not a reason that early adolescents might experience fluctuations in self-image?

Dewayne's parents are worried that as he enters adolescence, his self-esteem will greatly decrease. During what time should Dewayne's parents expect the most fluctuations in his self-image?

Adolescents whose parents are not both from the same ethnic or racial group are known as ________ adolescents.

Identities that are undesirable to parents and community members are referred to by Erikson as:

According to the textbook, young adolescents with __________ also report high levels of anxiety, tension, and adjustment problems.

Which of the following ethnic identity processes is not similar for identity development in general?

Jessica is 15 years old and spends most of her energy wondering who she is and what kind of person she will become. Erikson would describe her as facing the crisis called:

Studies of ethnic identity development have shown that, relative to ethnic minorities, White adolescents are more likely to:

Adolescents are most likely to exhibit false-self behavior with their:

According to the textbook, which of the following is not generally a predictor of self-esteem?

Which of the following is one of the characteristics that distinguish between the adolescent's and the child's self-concept?

According to the textbook, which of the following might make individuals especially vulnerable to the effects of stress?

Researchers are particularly interested in the identity changes that occur in adolescence for all of the following reasons, except:

The idea that pressure to behave in sex-appropriate ways temporary increases during middle adolescence, especially for girls, is called the _______ hypothesis.

Since Ignacio became an adolescent, he has experimented with different roles and personalities. Ignacio's parents are telling all their friends that this is just a "phase" that he's going through. According to Erikson, this "phase" is called:

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters