Adolescence Psychology

Adolescents are most likely to behave ___ in romantic situations & with a classmate, & they are least likely to engage in ___ behavior with close friends. a) authentically; inauthentic b) authentically; authentic c) inauthentically; false-self d) inauthentically; true-self

A

Overall, which group of adolescents feels least positive about themselves a) white females b) white males c) black females d) black males

A

17 year old Fatima is questioning the tenets of the religion in which she was brought up. For the first time, she is examining her beliefs & considering other belief systems. At the end of the period, she chooses to follow the same religion as her parents. What is her identity status? a) identity achievement b) identity moratorium c) identity foreclosure d) identity diffusion

A) identity achievement

Mavis, when asked what she wants do to when she graduates from high school, replies, "Maybe I'll get married & have children, or maybe I'll be a neurosurgeon, or a fashion designer." What is her identity status? a) identity achievement b) identity moratorium c) identity foreclosure d) identity diffusion

B) identity moratorium

Which of the following factors is the most important predictor of overall self-esteem? a) athletic ability b) academic ability c) physical appearance d) mora conduct

C

Which of the following statements about self-conception is most likely to be made by a child rather than by an adolescent? a) "I am a complicated person." b) "most people think I'm very secure, but really I'm pretty shy." c) "I'm a girl; I have two brothers; I like to read."

C

After Kareem graduates from high school, he plans to go into his father's business. He has been talking this over with his parents since he was a young boy & is eager to fulfill his parents expectations. What is her identity status? a) identity achievement b) identity moratorium c) identity foreclosure d) identity diffusion

C) identity foreclosure

Which of the following is a reason that "identity development" is an adolescent issue? a) an identity crisis occurs during adolescence. b) a sense of identity emerges for the first time during adolescence. c) identity development is one if the inevitable changes of puberty. d) changes take place during adolescence that cause young people to change how they view themselves.

D

Lorraine is 16 years old & when asked what she wants to do when she graduates from high school, replies, "I never really thought about it. I guess I will decide when the time comes." What is her identity? a) identity achievement b) identity moratorium c) identity foreclosure d) identity diffusion

D) identity diffusion

Who scores highest on measures of psychological health (achievement motivation, intimacy with peers, career maturity)

Identity achievement

Who is the most socially withdrawn?

Identity diffusion

Who is the most authoritarian & has the highest need for social approval?

Identity foreclosure

Who scores highest on measures of anxiety?

Identity moratorium