Question 1

This term refers to the "gap" between childhood security and adult autonomy where society leaves adolescents free to "try out" many different identities.

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Question 2

According to the 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation survey, which of the following groups had highest media use?

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A)   4- to 7-year-olds
B)   11- to 14-year-olds
C)   15- to 18-year-olds
D)   8- to 11-year-oldsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

How can parents help their adolescents to develop the ability to attain autonomy, gain control over their behavior, and make mature decisions?

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Adolescents' ability to attain autonomy ...

Question 4

According to Erik Erikson, during the _____ stage, adolescents are faced with deciding who they are, what they are all about, and where they are going in life.

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomy versus shame and doubt
B)   identity versus identity confusion
C)   initiative versus guilt
D)   intimacy versus isolationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements about autonomy-granting in adolescence is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Boys are given more independence than girls.
B)   Girls and boys are given equal autonomy during adolescence.
C)   Girls are given more independence than boys.
D)   Girls and boys are hardly given any autonomy during adolescence.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

According to a recent study of more than 17,000 Chinese 11- to 22-year-olds, why do males in China have a higher rate of depression than females?

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A)   They experience puberty earlier than females.
B)   They have a less positive coping style.
C)   They have a negative self-image.
D)   They face more discrimination than females.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Reggie, 16, gets into a lot of arguments with his parents. Going by what is generally observed about parent-adolescent conflict, it is likely that most of the arguments center around:

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A)   whether Reggie uses drugs.
B)   Reggie's delinquent behavior.
C)   Reggie's alcoholism.
D)   everyday events of family life.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Lana and has five close friends. They study, shop, and go to parties together. Lana's group can be described as a _____.

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A)   team
B)   crowd
C)   clique
D)   squadE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Viva was torn in her decision to major in music or take up an undergraduate program in engineering. She finally chose the latter, with a minor in music. Identify Viva's status of identity.

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

Question 10

In which situations are adolescents most likely to conform to peers?

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Question 11

Adolescents who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis suffer from what Erikson calls _____.

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A)   identity diffusion
B)   unresolved identity
C)   identity confusion
D)   identity moratoriumE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is the identity status where a crisis is absent but a commitment is present?

Accepted Answer

A)   Identity achievement
B)   Identity foreclosure
C)   Identity moratorium
D)   Identity diffusionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

. According to a recent study of 8- to 12-year-old girls, a higher level of face-to-face communication was associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   positive social-well-being indicators.
B)   identity confusion.
C)   having fewer friends.
D)   delinquent behavior.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

By about age 15, adolescent females have a rate of depression that is _____ that of adolescent males.

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A)   twice
B)   half
C)   thrice
D)   the same asE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Individuals whose identity status can be described as identity _____ are undecided about occupational and ideological choices, and they are also likely to show little interest in such matters.

Accepted Answer

A)   moratorium
B)   achievement
C)   foreclosure
D)   diffusionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

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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A)   intensive individual attention.
B)   strong academic support.
C)   community role models.
D)   tactics to "scare teens straight."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

In sum, adolescents' lives are characterized by a combination of:

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A)   drug and alcohol use.
B)   rebellion and delinquency.
C)   storm and stress.
D)   change and tradition.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Manfred is worried about his 16-year-old son hanging around much older people in the neighborhood. Research suggests that Manfred:

Accepted Answer

A)   should not be concerned, since having older friends has been linked to positive school achievement.
B)   should encourage the behavior since his older friends will help him make a successful transition to adulthood.
C)   has reason to worry, since his son is more likely to engage in deviant behaviors.
D)   should not worry, because his son will soon tire of his older friends and turn to friends his own age.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Sullivan argued that the need for _____ intensifies during early adolescence, motivating teenagers to seek out close friends.

Accepted Answer

A)   respect
B)   compatibility
C)   intimacy
D)   similarityE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Delinquency caseloads involving females increased from _____ percent in 1985 to _____ percent in 2005.

Accepted Answer

A)   19; 27
B)   10; 20
C)   40; 50
D)   30; 50E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Manfred is worried about his 16-year-old son hanging around much older people in the neighborhood. Research suggests that Manfred:

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Individuals whose identity status can be described as identity _____ are undecided about occupational and ideological choices, and they are also likely to show little interest in such matters.

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Which of the following is the identity status where a crisis is absent but a commitment is present?

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By about age 15, adolescent females have a rate of depression that is _____ that of adolescent males.

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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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According to the 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation survey, which of the following groups had highest media use?

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This term refers to the "gap" between childhood security and adult autonomy where society leaves adolescents free to "try out" many different identities.

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Which of the following statements about autonomy-granting in adolescence is true?

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How can parents help their adolescents to develop the ability to attain autonomy, gain control over their behavior, and make mature decisions?

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Viva was torn in her decision to major in music or take up an undergraduate program in engineering. She finally chose the latter, with a minor in music. Identify Viva's status of identity.

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In sum, adolescents' lives are characterized by a combination of:

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Sullivan argued that the need for _____ intensifies during early adolescence, motivating teenagers to seek out close friends.

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Delinquency caseloads involving females increased from _____ percent in 1985 to _____ percent in 2005.

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Lana and has five close friends. They study, shop, and go to parties together. Lana's group can be described as a _____.

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. According to a recent study of 8- to 12-year-old girls, a higher level of face-to-face communication was associated with:

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According to a recent study of more than 17,000 Chinese 11- to 22-year-olds, why do males in China have a higher rate of depression than females?

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Reggie, 16, gets into a lot of arguments with his parents. Going by what is generally observed about parent-adolescent conflict, it is likely that most of the arguments center around:

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In which situations are adolescents most likely to conform to peers?

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According to Erik Erikson, during the _____ stage, adolescents are faced with deciding who they are, what they are all about, and where they are going in life.

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Adolescents who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis suffer from what Erikson calls _____.

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