Question 1

In terms of juvenile delinquency,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists recommend treating anyone under the age of 17 as children in regards to criminal law.
B)  Psychologists recommend children age 12 and up be treated as adults under criminal law.
C)  Psychologists recommend that anyone 17 or older should be treated as an adult under criminal law.
D)  Psychologists have not formed an opinion regarding youths ages 13 to 16.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is a buffer against suicidal ideation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rejecting/neglecting parenting
B)  Being a victim of bullying
C)  Use of alcohol when depressed
D)  Authoritative parentingE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Parental monitoring includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitoring choice of social settings
B)  Monitoring choice of activities
C)  Monitoring choice of friends
D)  Monitoring choice of siblingsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

According to the 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation survey,media use jumps more than _____ in early adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 hours
B)  5 hours
C)  4 hours
D)  3 hoursE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

As opposed to the trend in young children,teenagers typically prefer to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  a large group of friends,some of whom are especially intimate.
B)  several friends,but only one "best" friend.
C)  friends that are all of the same sex.
D)  a smaller number of friendships that are more intense and intimate.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Identity _____ is the status of individuals who have made a commitment but not experienced a crisis.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the timing of identity development is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the last few years of college,the number of individuals categorized as identity diffused increases.
B)  College upperclassmen are more likely to be identity achieved than college freshmen or high school students.
C)  By the time adolescents reach college,they would have committed to their religious and political identities.
D)  A higher percentage of high school students are identity achieved when compared to college upperclassmen.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Harold supports the Republican Party.This is a part of his _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A)  religious
B)  cultural
C)  political
D)  vocationalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Identify the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis or made any commitments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity crisis
B)  Identity diffusion
C)  Identity foreclosure
D)  Identity achievementE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A personal investment in identity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

"Jocks," who are good at sports,or "druggies," who take drugs,are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cliques.
B)  teams.
C)  crowds.
D)  squads.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is an identity status where crisis and commitment are both present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity achievement
B)  Identity foreclosure
C)  Identity moratorium
D)  Identity diffusionE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Psychosoci...

Question 18

_____ is defined as a period of identity development during which the individual is exploring alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment
B)  Calling
C)  Conscientiousness
D)  CrisisE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

What is the difference between cliques and crowds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cliques are more personal than crowds.
B)  Cliques contain more members than crowds.
C)  The formation of crowds is based on friendship,while cliques are based on reputation.
D)  The members of crowds spend a lot of time together,while the members of cliques do not.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following groups has disproportionately high delinquency rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  White female adolescents
B)  White male adolescents
C)  High-socioeconomic-status youth
D)  Lower-socioeconomic-status youthE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Identity _____ is the status of individuals who have made a commitment but not experienced a crisis.

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In terms of juvenile delinquency,which of the following is TRUE?

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As opposed to the trend in young children,teenagers typically prefer to have:

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According to the 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation survey,media use jumps more than _____ in early adolescence.

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A personal investment in identity.

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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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Identify the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis or made any commitments.

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_____ is defined as a period of identity development during which the individual is exploring alternatives.

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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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"Jocks," who are good at sports,or "druggies," who take drugs,are examples of:

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Which of the following is a buffer against suicidal ideation?

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Parental monitoring includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is an identity status where crisis and commitment are both present?

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Harold supports the Republican Party.This is a part of his _____ identity.

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Which of the following groups has disproportionately high delinquency rates?

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Which of the following statements about the timing of identity development is TRUE?

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