Question 1

Reggie,16,gets into a lot of arguments with his parents.Going by what is generally observed about parent-adolescent conflict,it is likely that most of the arguments center around:

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A)   whether Reggie uses drugs.
B)   Reggie's delinquent behavior.
C)   Reggie's alcoholism.
D)   everyday events of family life.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

_____ are larger than cliques and less personal.

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A)   Bands
B)   Crowds
C)   Teams
D)   SquadsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to the old model of parent-adolescent relationships,_____.

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A)   parent-adolescent conflict is intense and stressful throughout adolescence
B)   parent-adolescent conflict is moderate rather than severe in most families
C)   parents serve as important support systems,while adolescents explore a wider,more complex social world
D)   the everyday negotiations and minor disputes are normalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Is there any gender difference in the incidence of adolescent depression? What accounts for this gender difference?

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By about age 15,adolescent females have ...

Question 5

Adolescents who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis suffer from what Erikson calls _____.

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A)   identity diffusion
B)   unresolved identity
C)   identity confusion
D)   identity moratoriumE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Identify the group that is least likely to exhibit suicidal behavior.

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A)   American Indian/Alaska Native female adolescents
B)   American Indian/Alaska Native male adolescents
C)   Latino female adolescents
D)   African American male adolescentsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Sita is girl who lives in India; Suki is a girl who lives in Japan.They both have two older brothers.According to research,who is most likely to have better access to education?

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A)   Sita
B)   Suki
C)   They both have a poor chance at receiving an education.
D)   They both have an equally good chance at receiving an education.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What determines an individual's identity status according to James Marcia?

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James Marcia classifies individuals' ide...

Question 9

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

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Adolescents' ability to attain autonomy ...

Question 10

If adolescents fail to develop close friendships,they:

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A)   experience loneliness and a reduced sense of self-worth.
B)   develop healthier self-esteem as adults than their peers.
C)   engage in less delinquent behavior.
D)   become more social as they grow older.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a strategy that adults would recommend to adolescents to help in makeing friends?

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A)   Be psychologically aggressive
B)   Wait for the other individual to initiate interaction
C)   Be open to engaging in gossip
D)   Respect yourself and othersE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

By about age 15,adolescent females have a rate of depression that is _____ that of adolescent males.

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A)   twice
B)   half
C)   thrice
D)   the same asE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

At _____ years of age,romantic relations are characterized by strong emotional bonds more closely resembling those in adult romantic relationships.

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A)   12 to 15
B)   11 to 13
C)   14 to 16
D)   17 to 19E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is the term that most researchers use to describe crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Foreclosure
B)   Exploration
C)   Moratorium
D)   CommitmentE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a benefit of everyday conflicts that characterize parent-adolescent relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   It teaches adolescents that their parents are not perfect.
B)   It helps adolescents become more autonomous.
C)   It helps adolescents accept parental control over their lives.
D)   It teaches parents how to exert more control over the lives of adolescents.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the characteristics of a clique is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can form because adolescents engage in similar activities.
B)   The average number of people in a clique is 8 to 10.
C)   Clique members are usually of the same sex.
D)   Clique members are usually about the same age.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

One study found that low rates of delinquency from 14 to 23 years of age were associated with a(n) _____ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)   neglectful
B)   indulgent
C)   authoritative
D)   authoritarianE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

According to a national survey in 2012,which of the following is the primary way that most adolescents connect with parents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Voice mailing
B)   Instant messaging
C)   E-mailing
D)   Text messagingE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Most adolescents from ethnic minority groups develop a _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   bicultural
B)   additive
C)   multiplicative
D)   mono-culturalE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Analysis of the World Values Survey of 18- to 24-year-olds in less developed and more developed countries revealed that emerging adults in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more developed countries were more likely to be religious
B)   less developed countries were more likely to be religious
C)   both less developed and more developed countries were equally highly religious
D)   both less developed and more developed countries were not religiousE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Most adolescents from ethnic minority groups develop a _____ identity.

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At _____ years of age,romantic relations are characterized by strong emotional bonds more closely resembling those in adult romantic relationships.

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Reggie,16,gets into a lot of arguments with his parents.Going by what is generally observed about parent-adolescent conflict,it is likely that most of the arguments center around:

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Which of the following is a strategy that adults would recommend to adolescents to help in makeing friends?

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Which of the following statements about the characteristics of a clique is NOT true?

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What determines an individual's identity status according to James Marcia?

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Analysis of the World Values Survey of 18- to 24-year-olds in less developed and more developed countries revealed that emerging adults in _____.

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Which of the following is the term that most researchers use to describe crisis?

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One study found that low rates of delinquency from 14 to 23 years of age were associated with a(n) _____ parenting style.

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Adolescents who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis suffer from what Erikson calls _____.

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Is there any gender difference in the incidence of adolescent depression? What accounts for this gender difference?

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

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_____ are larger than cliques and less personal.

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By about age 15,adolescent females have a rate of depression that is _____ that of adolescent males.

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Sita is girl who lives in India; Suki is a girl who lives in Japan.They both have two older brothers.According to research,who is most likely to have better access to education?

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Which of the following is a benefit of everyday conflicts that characterize parent-adolescent relationships?

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According to a national survey in 2012,which of the following is the primary way that most adolescents connect with parents?

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According to the old model of parent-adolescent relationships,_____.

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If adolescents fail to develop close friendships,they:

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Identify the group that is least likely to exhibit suicidal behavior.

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