Question 1

As teenagers proceed through adolescence,

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they increasingly define themselves in terms of enduring traits,beliefs,moral standards,or personal philosophies.

Question 2

According to Erikson,the stage during which adolescents attain a sense of who they are is

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identity versus role confusion.

Question 3

When Maria was 12,her mother died suddenly.For a number of years,Maria felt abandoned by her religious faith,and she questioned the existence of a supreme being.Recently,however,she has returned to the practice of her religion,and she says her faith now sustains and comforts her.With regard to religion,Maria is in the ________ identity status.

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achievement

Question 4

Ling is planning to go to journalism school because her parents own the local newspaper.She has never considered other options.Ling is at the ________ stage of identity development,according to James Marcia.

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foreclosure

Question 5

A weak self-concept during adolescence puts boys at risk for ________ in young adulthood.

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obesity and inactivity

Question 6

A weak self-concept during adolescence puts ________ at risk for depression,poor self-perceived health,and obesity in young adulthood.

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all adolescent girls

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the development of self-concept during adolescence?

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Adolescents increasingly define themselves in terms of their appearance and physical qualities.

Question 8

According to Erikson,the central crisis of adolescence is

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identity versus role confusion.

Question 9

According to Erikson,the child's sense of identity becomes partly "_______" in early adolescence.

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unglued

Question 10

According to Marcia's theory of adolescent identity achievement,adolescent identity formation has two key parts: ________ and ________.

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a crisis;a commitment

Question 11

According to Marcia,a personal investment in a specific role,value,goal,or ideology is a

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commitment.

Question 12

Undergoing a trial of endurance,beginning to sleep separately from one's family,or celebrating the attainment of dating age are examples of ________ that mark an adolescent's transition into adult culture.

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rites of passage

Question 13

According to Marcia,a person who has examined her values and choices,and who has committed to a specific role,value,or ideology is in the ________ identity status.

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achievement

Question 14

Lars thinks he wants to be an accountant,but he is not sure.He is working with his high-school career counsellor to get information about careers and college majors before he makes a decision.According to Marcia,Lars is in the ________ stage of identity development.

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moratorium

Question 15

Which of the following is a true statement about the adolescent identity formation process?

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Researchers have determined that the process of identity formation in adolescence may only be one period of identity formation among several.

Question 16

Which of the following is one of the four basic sex-role types identified by researchers?

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masculine

Question 17

According to Freud,adolescence occurs during the ________ stage when psychosexual maturity is reached.

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genital

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of Erikson's views on psychosocial development in adolescence?

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a tendency to develop sexual fixations

Question 19

Muhammed does not know what he wants to do when he graduates from high school,and he is not worried about it.He says,"That decision will take care of itself." Marcia would say that Muhammed is in the ________ identity status.

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diffusion

Question 20

Which of the following is most consistent with the concept of a crisis,as defined by James Marcia?

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Since she was a child,Lola had planned to become a physician when she grew up.Recently,however,she has become very interested in physics,and now she is evaluating related career options such as engineering.

Quiz 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence