Final

Which of the following is a reason that "identity development" is an adolescent issue?

A sense of identity emerges for the first time during adolescence.

Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of increased emotional autonomy among adolescents?

Adolescents are able to see their parents as people.

Which of the following individuals would be considered to be in an identity moratorium state?

Brandon, who is in the midst of a period of exploration

Which of the following is NOT a part of D'Augelli's model of sexual orientation development?

Developing a lesbian/gay/bisexual religious identity

According to Vivienne Cass, an individual who is open and proud and has also recognized that their sexual orientation is simply one part of their larger identity is in the ______________ stage.

Identity synthesis

What statement about intimacy is false?

Intimacy is an important concern only in adolescence.

Children's friendships are based on _____, whereas adolescents' are typically based on _____.

activities; intimacy

Some people who are delinquent as adolescents grow up to be law-abiding adults. What type of pattern is this?

adolescent limited offender

During infancy, Julia formed a secure attachment with her parents. This attachment has formed the basis for all her future approaches to interpersonal relationships. According to attachment theorists, Julia is employing:

an internal working model.

Which of the following is considered an "internalizing disorder"?

anxiety

Which of the following types of parenting promotes healthy emotional autonomy in adolescents?

authoritative

Jane has decided not to go along with her friends and drink after school. She realizes that drinking is wrong, and decides not to give in to the peer pressure. What type of autonomy is Jane exhibiting?

behavioral

Which of the following is not associated with risky sex behavior?

being exposed to pornography

A(n) ________________is someone who does not experience sexual attraction unless they form a strong emotional connection with the person.

demisexual

Peter is noticing changes in the expression of affection and distribution of power in his relationships with his parents. He is less likely to rush to them with a problem, and is spending more time with his friends. What type of autonomy is developing with Peter?

emotional

Alcohol and marijuana are considered ______ drugs because they are almost always used before harder drugs. passage

gateway

The spectrum which explains how one experiences femininity or masculinity refers to

gender expression

Terms like "male," "female," and "intersex" refer to

gender identity.

Allison says that Susan is her friend because she can tell Susan secrets and Susan won't tell anyone else. Allison's definition of friendship is based on:

intimacy and trust.

Vince engaged in delinquency as a pre-adolescent and has continued to be in trouble with the law ever since. Now, as a young adult, Vince would most likely be characterized as a _____ offender.

life-course-persistent

Researchers have found that with respect to reporting their sexual activity:

males tend to overstate their level of activity.

A disorder of childhood and adolescence characterized by excessive anger, spite, and stubbornness is called

oppositional defiant disorder.

The essentialist perspective of sexual orientation development argues that

our sexual orientation is a part of our genetic makeup.

According to Erikson, a necessary "time-out" for adolescents is called:

psychosocial moratorium.

Early sexuality for males is tinged with elements of ________, whereas for females it is more linked to feelings of _______________.

recreation; intimacy

There are two components of religious development: (1) _____, which refers to the religious practices one engages in; and (2) _____, which refers to one's personal quest for answers to questions about God and the meaning of life.

religiosity; spirituality

Identity ___________________ refers to the sense of how important one's identity is.

salience

Which of the following is not typically considered to be autoerotic behavior during adolescence?

sexual intercourse

In Sullivan's view, the shift in the "targets" of intimacy during early adolescence from same-sex to other-sex relationships is primarily motivated by:

the onset of puberty and the emergence of sexuality and a biologically based sex drive.

"Sexual socialization" refers to:

the way in which an individual is exposed to and educated about sexuality.