Question 1

According to James Marcia,the term _______ refers to the part of identity development in which adolescents show a personal investment in what they are going to do.

Accepted Answer

A)   moratorium
B)   commitment
C)   foreclosure
D)   achievementE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in the state college near their hometown.Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself,and he will probably do what they advise.According to the psychologist James Marcia,accepting his parents' advice will put Ramon into:

Accepted Answer

A)   identity diffusion.
B)   identity foreclosure.
C)   identity moratorium.
D)   identity achievement.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A new trend in dating among teens is:

Accepted Answer

A)   dating in groups.
B)   dating over the Internet.
C)   dating multiple partners at once.
D)   dating from different ethnic backgrounds.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Conflict with parents most often escalates during:

Accepted Answer

A)   early adolescence.
B)   middle adolescence.
C)   late adolescence.
D)   the college years.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

According to research,adolescents who express disagreement with parents explore identity development _______ adolescents who do not express disagreement with their parents.

Accepted Answer

A)   less actively than
B)   equally as active as
C)   more actively than
D)   more erratically thanE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

List four possible causes of juvenile delinquency.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

"Viva diversity!" versus "America the melting pot" shows the two sides of:

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnic identity status.
B)   value conflicts about ethnicity.
C)   the pluralism-diversity conflict.
D)   the assimilation-accommodation argument about ethnicity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Research shows that the adolescents who deal best with separation from parents are the ones who have ________ attachment to their parents.

Accepted Answer

A)   slight
B)   carefree
C)   secure
D)   insecureE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

If a community wants to develop programs to help at-risk youths,an important component to include in the program would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   intensive individual attention.
B)   strong academic support.
C)   community role models.
D)   tactics to "scare teens straight."E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Why do males have higher rates of suicide than females?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are more depressed than females.
B)   They attempt suicide more frequently than do females.
C)   They use more lethal means than do females.
D)   They give no warning signs before they kill themselves.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Although the period of adolescence is no longer considered a time of ________,it does normally involve emotional highs and lows in most adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A)   rebellion
B)   storm and stress
C)   rapid brain development
D)   developmental disruptionE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

D'Shawn and Mia believe that,to help reduce conflict at home,they should not interfere with their adolescent's choices.This pattern is likely to provide _______ in their adolescent.

Accepted Answer

A)   identity diffusion
B)   identity foreclosure
C)   identity moratorium
D)   identity achievementE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

An aspect of one's identity that is characterized by respect and openness to the views of others.

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Question 14

Investigators have found that conformity to peer standards peaks around which grade level?

Accepted Answer

A)   sixth to seventh grade
B)   eighth to ninth grade
C)   10th to 11th grade
D)   12th gradeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory,this is the 5th developmental stage which individuals experience during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Aaron is a junior in high school.Some of Aaron's close friends have recently started engaging in vandalism and writing graffiti.What is Aaron likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)   He is likely to stop spending time with these friends and join a more positive group.
B)   He is less likely to join in these behaviors than when he was 2 years younger.
C)   He is more likely to join in these behaviors than when he was 2 years younger.
D)   He is likely to engage in even more extreme forms of these behaviors to prove his group membership.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Given what we know about the influence of peers on adolescents,an adolescent's desire to spend a great deal of time with a clique is probably:

Accepted Answer

A)   positive,because cliques have good effects on self-esteem.
B)   negative,because cliques tend to exaggerate individuals' bad characteristics.
C)   neither positive nor negative,because the key influence is other aspects of an adolescent's life before he or she joins a clique.
D)   either positive or negative,depending on what behavior the clique promotes.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Jason was confused about whether to propose marriage to his girlfriend.After considerable internal debate,he decided to propose.After he proposed and she accepted,he felt great and knew he had done the right thing.As the wedding date approached,however,he was overcome with doubt.He considered calling off the wedding but did not.Today he is very happily married and is glad that he stayed with his decision.Jason's experience is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   identity diffusion.
B)   identity foreclosure.
C)   the MAMA cycle of identity development.
D)   the values-conflict tension in identity development.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is true when comparing childhood and adolescent groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adolescent groups are more interest based.
B)   Childhood groups are more ethnically diverse.
C)   Childhood groups have a more rigid structure.
D)   Adolescent groups are more neighborhood based.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

How early should intervention occur to prevent juvenile delinquency?

Accepted Answer

A)   preschool
B)   elementary school
C)   junior high school
D)   high schoolE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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List four possible causes of juvenile delinquency.

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Investigators have found that conformity to peer standards peaks around which grade level?

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Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in the state college near their hometown.Ramon has not really thought about the issue much himself,and he will probably do what they advise.According to the psychologist James Marcia,accepting his parents' advice will put Ramon into:

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An aspect of one's identity that is characterized by respect and openness to the views of others.

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According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory,this is the 5th developmental stage which individuals experience during adolescence.

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Given what we know about the influence of peers on adolescents,an adolescent's desire to spend a great deal of time with a clique is probably:

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Why do males have higher rates of suicide than females?

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Research shows that the adolescents who deal best with separation from parents are the ones who have ________ attachment to their parents.

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If a community wants to develop programs to help at-risk youths,an important component to include in the program would be:

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"Viva diversity!" versus "America the melting pot" shows the two sides of:

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