Question 1

Describe the psychological profile of a suicidal adolescent.

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Question 2

According to recent research, which of the following is NOT a group that expects early development of autonomy?

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A)  adolescents 
B)  single parents 
C)  non-Latino Whites 
D)  mothers of Mexican-origin girls

Question 3

Describe the nature of friendship in adolescence.

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Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to an adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal?

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A)  early adopter 
B)  juvenile delinquent 
C)  boundary spanner 
D)  naive preparator

Question 5

Researchers too often have given ethnic explanations for aspects of adolescent development that were instead largely due to

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A)  race. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  cultural mores. 
D)  socioeconomic status.

Question 6

Meiko is a first-generation immigrant who moved to the United States in her twenties. Her daughter, Oshin, was born in the United States. Identify the differences in their experiences in developing an ethnic identity.

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Question 7

Jodi, a 15-year-old female, has been experimenting with different sexual orientations. According to James Marcia, Jodi is experiencing identity

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

Question 8

Who among the following is MOST likely to attempt suicide?

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A)  Marie, a 10-year-old female 
B)  Tony, an 11-year-old male 
C)  Lashay, a 16-year-old female 
D)  Dave, a 15-year-old male

Question 9

Low parental monitoring has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  early graduation from high school. 
B)  juvenile delinquency. 
C)  alcohol use. 
D)  drug use.

Question 10

Lisa makes a new friend who is gay. At first, Lisa does not approve of homosexual behavior, but she relates warmly to her friend and soon changes her mind about it. Lisa is demonstrating

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A)  group identity. 
B)  individuality. 
C)  connectedness. 
D)  identity assimilation.

Question 11

James Marcia defines crisis as a period of identity development in which adolescents

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A)  struggle toward academic excellence. 
B)  lose their self-confidence. 
C)  experience an emotional trauma. 
D)  explore alternatives.

Question 12

Who among the following is MOST likely to succeed in committing suicide?

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A)  Marie, a 10-year-old female 
B)  Tony, an 11-year-old male 
C)  Lashay, a 16-year-old female 
D)  Dave, a 15-year-old male

Question 13

In terms of identity formation, adolescents and emerging adults from East Asian countries tend to focus on

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A)  developing secure romantic relationships to assist them in identity formation. 
B)  identification and imitation of others within their cultural group. 
C)  self-oriented identity formation based on individual autonomy. 
D)  developing a unique identity that will set them apart from others within their culture.

Question 14

Latoya is 15 years old. She is most likely in which of the following developmental stages, according to Erik Erikson?

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A)  Intimacy versus isolation 
B)  Identity versus identity confusion 
C)  Integrity versus despair 
D)  Industry versus inferiority

Question 15

Suicidal behavior is MOST likely to occur in

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A)  middle childhood. 
B)  late childhood. 
C)  adolescence. 
D)  emerging adulthood.

Question 16

Erik Erikson defines ________ as the gap between the security of childhood and the autonomy of adulthood.

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A)  identity confusion 
B)  identity moratorium 
C)  psychosocial confusion 
D)  psychosocial moratorium

Question 17

________ is a self-portrait composed of many pieces.

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A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Identity 
C)  Self-concept 
D)  Morality

Question 18

Tara has decided from an early age to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a family physician. She has neither experienced any conflict regarding her career choice nor considered other possible careers. What is the identity status of Tara according to James Marcia?

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

Question 19

A family atmosphere that promotes both ________ is important in an adolescent's identity development.

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A)  exploration and foreclosure 
B)  individuality and connectedness 
C)  exploration and connectedness 
D)  individuality and foreclosure

Question 20

Which of the following is a dimension of individuality that refers to the ability to have and to communicate a point of view?

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A)  self-assertion 
B)  mutuality 
C)  separateness 
D)  permeability

Exam 16: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence