Chapter 12 (test4)

Which of the following is characteristic of adolescents in the stage of identity diffusion? A. They tend to exhibit suicidal tendencies. B. They set high standards for themselves. C. They tend to be alienated and rebellious. D. The have established personal goals.

C

During _____, adolescents undergo an identity crisis in which they examine their values and make decisions about their life roles. A. a psychological moratorium B. the stage of foreclosure C. the stage of identity diffusion D. ego transcendence

A

Identify a true statement about friendships in adolescence. a. Adolescents and their friends typically belong to the same age, race, and gender. b. Friendships in adolescence are less likely to stress intimate self-disclosure as compared to friendships of childhood. c. Friendships in adolescence are less likely to stress mutual understanding as compared to friendships of childhood. d. Adolescents and their friends tend to have opposing views about drug use and sexual activity.

A

In the context of adolescent suicide, which of the following statements is true? A. Drug abuse is a warning sign of suicidal tendencies. b. Highly achieving teenagers are unlikely to consider suicide. c. Women are more likely than men to complete a suicide. d. Genetic factors have no influence on suicidal tendencies.

A

Running away from home is an example of a(n): A. status offense. B. act of embezzlement?. C. white-collar crime. D .felony.

A

Which of the following statements is true of adolescent girls? A. They are more likely than boys to have a smaller, exclusive network of friends. B. They are less likely than boys to disclose personal or intimate details to friends. C. They are less likely than boys to expect loyalty and companionship from their friends. D. They are more likely than boys to engage in organized group activities.

A

Which of the following statements is true of self-esteem? A. Self-esteem tends to decline after middle childhood and improves after the age of 12 or 13. B. High self-esteem is a characteristic of individuals who are depressed or suicidal. C. Individuals who feel close to their parents tend to have low self-esteem and self-reliance. D. Individuals in the stage of identity diffusion are likely to have high self-esteem and self-acceptance.

A

Ava is a young woman who is sexually attracted to other women. She has been aware of her sexual preference since her teenage years. In this scenario, Ava has a _____ orientation. A. transgender B. homosexual C. heterosexual D. bisexual

B

Conflicts between adolescents and parents typically center on issues such as: A. health problems. B. curfews. C. political views. D. economic status.

B

Ethan likes to sing and play the guitar and wants to pursue a career in country music. However, his parents advise him to take up a traditional career option. Finally, after considering other career options, he decides to pursue his passion. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Ethan is most likely in the _____ stage. A. identity diffusion B. identity achievement C. foreclosure D. moratorium

B

Nikita is a 15-year-old girl. Her performance at school is poor, and she has no hobbies or interests. She has no goals for her future and is content to spend her life one day at a time. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, Nikita is most likely in the _____ stage. A. moratorium B.identity diffusion c.foreclosure C. identity achievement

B

Which of the following best describes a crowd? A. A small group of individuals who hang around together and who share confidences B. A large, loosely organized group of people who are identified by the activities of the group C. A group of people who come together as a result of shared ideologies or religious principles D. A group of people who are involved in different fields of work but who interact regularly

B

Which of the following statements is true of sexual behavior? A. Genetic factors are unlikely to determine the sexual orientation of individuals. B. Sex hormones predispose lower animals to stereotypical masculine or feminine mating patterns. C. Sexual differentiation of sex organs and brain begin at the same time. D. Individuals are genetically predisposed to have a homosexual orientation.

B

Amelia's teachers are of the opinion that she can become a successful lawyer and encourage her to achieve that goal. Inspired by their encouragement, she plans to study business law in college. However, she takes this decision without considering other career options. In the context of James Marcia's identity statuses, this scenario exemplifies the stage of: A. identity diffusion. B. identity achievement. C. foreclosure. D. moratorium.

C

In the _____ status, individuals make commitments without considering alternatives. A. identity achievement B. identity diffusion C. foreclosure D. moratorium

C

In the context of the development of identity in humans, which of the following is an assumption made by Erik Erikson? A. Erik Erikson assumed that men, unlike women, were less concerned with ideological matters during adolescence. B. Erik Erikson assumed that women were more likely than men to reject the minority culture for the dominant culture. C. Erik Erikson assumed that relationships were more important to women's development of identity than occupational matters. D. Erik Erikson assumed that a woman's relationships with her peers did not play a role in her identity development.

C

Which of the following statements is true of adolescents' relationships with their parents? A.Adolescents spend more time with their parents than they did in childhood. B. Adolescents who are close to their parents tend to be less self-reliant. C. Adolescents interact more with their mothers than their fathers. D. Adolescents tend to have fewer conflicts with their mothers than with their fathers.

C

Identify a true statement about adolescents. A. Adolescents spend more time with their parents than they did in childhood. B. Adolescents who feel close to their parents are likely to have low self-esteem. C. Unlike conflicts with mothers, conflicts with fathers are unlikely to affect adolescents. D. During adolescence, individuals may develop a less idealized view of their parents.

D

Unlike childhood peer groups, adolescent peer groups: A. disregard the importance of shared activities. B. are less likely to be influenced by a similarity in attitudes. C. are controlled by parents. D. may include more members of the opposite gender.

D

Which of the following statements is true of the development of sexual identity? a. Individuals are genetically predisposed to have a bisexual orientation. b. Adolescents are unlikely to be aware of their sexual orientation. c. Sexual orientation of individuals is unlikely to be determined before their birth. d. Sexual differentiation of sex organs and brain occur at different times.

D