Chapter 8

What factors are critical components of the development of ID during adolescence?

1) self esteem 2) sense of Identity 3) self-conception

what 3 major themes does racial socialization focus on?

1) understanding one's culture 2)dealing with racism 3) getting along in mainstream society

which dimension of the five-factor model measures how organized someone is?

Conscientiousness

Bruce, a 2nd year student has switched majors 3 times. He is still undecided about what he wants to do w/ his life. Bruce is in:

a state of psycho-social moratorium

adolescents are more likely to exhibit false-self behavior w/ their:

dates

the most marked fluctuations in self-image occur:

during the transition into adolescence

an important aspect of having healthy self-concept and more socially appropriate behavior is to be able to balance one's _____ self w/ one's _______ self

ideal: feared

according to Erikson, the major crisis of adolescence is called:

identity vs identity diffusion

racial socialization

process by which parents teach children about their ethnic ID and the experiences they may encounter within society as a result of this identity

Maria describes herself as an only child and a person who likes art and music, and who liked to read. Maria's description fits best with the idea of:

self-conception

overall which group of adolescents feels least positive about themselves?

white females