Question 1

Discuss Anna Freud's view, the psychoanalytic approach, of autonomy during early adolescence. Does research on teenagers' relationships with their parents support Freud's view? Why or why not? Describe an alternative to Freud's approach.

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Question 2

According to research from Clardy and King, which adolescent is most likely to say that God is important to him or her?
A) an adolescent from Mexico
B) an adolescent from China
C) an adolescent from the United States
D) an adolescent from France

Accepted Answer

Adolescents from Mexico are more likely to say that God is important to them due to the country's strong cultural and historical ties to religion, particularly Catholicism, which plays a significant role in the daily lives and identities of its people.

Question 3

When is an adolescent most likely to question his or her religious beliefs?
A) during junior high
B) during middle school
C) during high school
D) during the early years of college

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During the early years of college, adolescents are more likely to question their religious beliefs due to exposure to new ideas and perspectives.

Question 4

The transformation in religious thinking during adolescence can be best understood as part of the overall development of ________ autonomy.
A) moral
B) behavioral
C) emotional
D) cognitive

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The transformation in religious thinking during adolescence can be best understood as part of the overall development of cognitive autonomy, which refers to the ability to think independently and critically, and to form one's own beliefs and opinions based on personal experiences and reasoning. This cognitive autonomy allows adolescents to question and explore their faith, and to develop a more personalized and nuanced understanding of religion. This process may also involve reconciling any conflicts or inconsistencies between their religious beliefs and their expanding worldview.

Question 5

Madeline is a fairly religious adolescent. Much of the research on religion and adolescence would suggest that Madeline would be
A) more likely to rebel against the constraints placed on her by her religion.
B) more likely to rebel against constraints placed on her by her parents.
C) less likely to use drugs or engage in premarital sex.
D) less likely to be involved in the community.

Accepted Answer

Research on religion and adolescence consistently shows that religious adolescents are less likely to engage in risky behavior such as drug use and premarital sex. This is often attributed to the moral guidelines and teachings of their religion. There is little research to suggest that religious adolescents are more likely to rebel against their religion or parents, or less likely to be involved in the community.

Question 6

During adolescence, the importance of religion generally
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) decreases at first, then increases.
D) remains the same.

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During adolescence, the importance of religion generally decreases as individuals explore their identities and may question previously held beliefs. This is a time of significant personal growth and development, where many adolescents seek autonomy and may distance themselves from institutional or familial religious practices.

Question 7

Analyze the changes in the ways adolescents think about prosocial issues and the changes in their willingness to engage in prosocial behavior. Do adolescents' beliefs about prosocial phenomena predict the extent to which they engage in prosocial behavior? What do adolescents think about prosocial acts that have a self-serving goal? What types of prosocial behavior are common among adolescents? Who is most likely to engage in service learning and what are the effects of volunteering? Is "forcing" adolescents to "volunteer" likely to have positive impacts?

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Question 8

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.
A) spirituality; religiosity
B) religiosity; spirituality
C) ritual; philosophy
D) behavior; thinking

Accepted Answer

Religiosity refers to religious practices while spirituality refers to one's personal quest for answers to questions about God and the meaning of life.

Question 9

You are giving a guest lecture to a group of college students. Define three types of autonomy and describe an example of each.

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Question 10

Now that Stella is an adolescent, she has changed the way in which she thinks about religion, morals, and politics. Specifically, she disagrees with her parents and believes that a protest blocking the construction of coal-fired power plant is acceptable because protecting the environment is more important than living in accord with the law. She knows that breaking the law is wrong, but she believes that the enforcement of certain laws should depend on the context in which the law is being evaluated. She believes that some laws are outdated and should be reexamined and perhaps amended. Stella's parents think she is just trying to rebel against them. How can you explain Stella's change in political ideology based on cognitive research in adolescence? Compare the political thinking of younger adolescents to that of older adolescents who are developing moral reasoning and cognitive autonomy.

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Question 11

Your aunt and uncle are concerned about whether their teenage children, your cousins, will develop into moral adults. They ask you about adolescent moral development and, in particular, they want to know what they should expect in regard to moral behavior for their children. They want to know what they can do to ensure the healthy moral development of their teens. They are also specifically concerned about whether there is a gap between moral reasoning and moral behavior. Explain what you know about the three levels of moral reasoning. Give an example of when and why there might be a gap between a teenager's moral reasoning and behavior.

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Question 12

According to U.S. surveys, what percentage of American adolescents report an affiliation with a religious group?
A) about 85%
B) about 50%
C) about 35%
D) less than 20%

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Surveys indicate that a significant majority of American adolescents, approximately 85%, report some form of religious affiliation.

Question 13

Your next-door neighbor tells you she read an article about a 17-year-old girl who was severely punished by her parents when they were found out she began taking birth control without telling them; then your neighbor relates a second article about a 15-year-old boy who is being tried as an adult for murdering his abusive stepfather. Your neighbor doesn't understand why the girl was not allowed to make this personal choice for herself because she was considered a minor, but the boy, who is younger, is being treated as an adult. What can you tell her?

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Question 14

The process of individuation is integral to adolescent development. Discuss two ways in which this process is triggered and give an example of one of the first signs that this might be taking place.

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Quiz 9: Autonomy

Discuss Anna Freud's view, the psychoanalytic approach, of autonomy during early adolescence. Does research on teenagers' relationships with their parents support Freud's view? Why or why not? Describe an alternative to Freud's approach.

According to research from Clardy and King, which adolescent is most likely to say that God is important to him or her?

When is an adolescent most likely to question his or her religious beliefs?

The transformation in religious thinking during adolescence can be best understood as part of the overall development of ________ autonomy.

Madeline is a fairly religious adolescent. Much of the research on religion and adolescence would suggest that Madeline would be

During adolescence, the importance of religion generally

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.

You are giving a guest lecture to a group of college students. Define three types of autonomy and describe an example of each.

According to U.S. surveys, what percentage of American adolescents report an affiliation with a religious group?

The process of individuation is integral to adolescent development. Discuss two ways in which this process is triggered and give an example of one of the first signs that this might be taking place.