Question 1

Most adolescents view social comparisons as

Accepted Answer

A) socially acceptable. 
B) socially undesirable. 
C) necessary to be popular. 
D) normative. 
A) socially acceptable. 
B) socially undesirable. 
C) necessary to be popular. 
D) normative.

Question 2

What happens if youth from different ethnic backgrounds are unable to effectively navigate among their different worlds?

Accepted Answer

A) They develop bicultural selves. 
B) They develop multicultural selves. 
C) They become culture brokers for others. 
D) They can experience alienation from family,peers,and school. 
A) They develop bicultural selves. 
B) They develop multicultural selves. 
C) They become culture brokers for others. 
D) They can experience alienation from family,peers,and school.

Question 3

James Marcia uses the terms ________ and ________ to classify individuals according to four identity statuses.

Accepted Answer

A) crisis; determination 
B) crisis; commitment 
C) challenge; crisis 
D) exploration; selection 
A) crisis; determination 
B) crisis; commitment 
C) challenge; crisis 
D) exploration; selection

Question 4

Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations.Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

Accepted Answer

A) managing her emotions. 
B) coping with her emotions. 
C) communicating her emotions. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) managing her emotions. 
B) coping with her emotions. 
C) communicating her emotions. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the Big Five personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) People rated high in agreeableness were more likely to be drug dependent. 
B) People rated high in extraversion were more likely to have a positive sense of well-being in the future. 
C) People rated high in conscientiousness were more likely to be altruistic. 
D) People rated high in neuroticism were more likely to have successful peer relationships. 
A) People rated high in agreeableness were more likely to be drug dependent. 
B) People rated high in extraversion were more likely to have a positive sense of well-being in the future. 
C) People rated high in conscientiousness were more likely to be altruistic. 
D) People rated high in neuroticism were more likely to have successful peer relationships.

Question 6

What differences exist between Susan Harter's self-perception measures for children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Children are assessed on close friendships,but adolescents are not. 
B) Adolescents are assessed on athletic competence,but children are not. 
C) Adolescents are assessed on close friendships,but children are not. 
D) Children are assessed for physical appearance,but adolescents are not. 
A) Children are assessed on close friendships,but adolescents are not. 
B) Adolescents are assessed on athletic competence,but children are not. 
C) Adolescents are assessed on close friendships,but children are not. 
D) Children are assessed for physical appearance,but adolescents are not.

Question 7

How do families influence identity?

Accepted Answer

Parents are influential figures in an ad

Question 8

List the Big Five factors of personality.Which factor has research revealed as a key predictor of adjustment and competence? List at least two outcomes that have been linked to that factor.

Accepted Answer

The Big Five factors of personality are:

Question 9

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) locus of control. 
D) self-concept. 
A) self-efficacy. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) locus of control. 
D) self-concept.

Question 10

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) giving up when faced with a difficult situation 
B) difficulty with authority figures 
C) mental health problems as an adult 
D) lower life satisfaction 
A) giving up when faced with a difficult situation 
B) difficulty with authority figures 
C) mental health problems as an adult 
D) lower life satisfaction

Question 11

Gayle seems sad and withdrawn.When her friend asks her if she is sad,Gayle replies,"No; I am more hurt than sad that my so-called friends didn't invite me to their barbeque." Gayle has the emotional competence skill of

Accepted Answer

A) using strategies to reduce the intensity of her emotions. 
B) being aware of her emotional state. 
C) recognizing that she should not display negative emotions because her friends can see them. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) using strategies to reduce the intensity of her emotions. 
B) being aware of her emotional state. 
C) recognizing that she should not display negative emotions because her friends can see them. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Compare and contrast the self-esteem of males and females during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

In general,self-esteem decreases in adol

Question 13

Describe what is meant by narcissism,and list at least four personality characteristics of a narcissist.

Accepted Answer

Narcissism refers to a self-centered and

Question 14

Low self-esteem in adolescents and emerging adults has been shown to be a factor in

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) delinquency. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) depression. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) delinquency. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

James Marcia refers to a period of identity development during which an adolescent is choosing among meaningful alternatives a

Accepted Answer

A) crisis. 
B) commitment. 
C) choice. 
D) challenge. 
A) crisis. 
B) commitment. 
C) choice. 
D) challenge.

Question 16

The BEST predictor of adjustment and competence in adolescents is

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion. 
B) the emergence of conscientiousness. 
C) agreeableness. 
D) openness to experience. 
A) extraversion. 
B) the emergence of conscientiousness. 
C) agreeableness. 
D) openness to experience.

Question 17

Explain the three new classifications of temperament included in a recent revision of Chess and Thomas's original categories,which were easy,difficult,and slow-to-warm-up.

Accepted Answer

The general classification of temperamen

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent self-understanding is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Over time,an adolescent's self-understanding becomes more differentiated. 
B) Adolescents understand that they possess different selves depending on the specific role or context. 
C) The self fluctuates across situations and time. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Over time,an adolescent's self-understanding becomes more differentiated. 
B) Adolescents understand that they possess different selves depending on the specific role or context. 
C) The self fluctuates across situations and time. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Emotional competence includes all of the following skills EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) awareness of emotional expression's role in relationships. 
B) adequately coping with positive emotions by using strategies to moderate their intensity. 
C) being aware of one's emotional state. 
D) not being overwhelmed by one's emotional state. 
A) awareness of emotional expression's role in relationships. 
B) adequately coping with positive emotions by using strategies to moderate their intensity. 
C) being aware of one's emotional state. 
D) not being overwhelmed by one's emotional state.

Question 20

Cassie's soccer coach helps her to cope with her conflicting emotions about her parents' impending divorce.The coach listens to Cassie and has allowed her to come up with her own plan to face this problem.As a result of this support for her coping skills,Cassie is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A) anger towards her parents. 
B) increased self-esteem. 
C) increased interest in soccer. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) anger towards her parents. 
B) increased self-esteem. 
C) increased interest in soccer. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Most adolescents view social comparisons as

What happens if youth from different ethnic backgrounds are unable to effectively navigate among their different worlds?

James Marcia uses the terms and to classify individuals according to four identity statuses.

Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations.Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

Which of the following statements regarding the Big Five personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?

What differences exist between Susan Harter's self-perception measures for children and adolescents?

How do families influence identity?

List the Big Five factors of personality.Which factor has research revealed as a key predictor of adjustment and competence? List at least two outcomes that have been linked to that factor.

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

Gayle seems sad and withdrawn.When her friend asks her if she is sad,Gayle replies,"No; I am more hurt than sad that my so-called friends didn't invite me to their barbeque." Gayle has the emotional competence skill of

Compare and contrast the self-esteem of males and females during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Describe what is meant by narcissism,and list at least four personality characteristics of a narcissist.

Low self-esteem in adolescents and emerging adults has been shown to be a factor in

James Marcia refers to a period of identity development during which an adolescent is choosing among meaningful alternatives a

The BEST predictor of adjustment and competence in adolescents is

Explain the three new classifications of temperament included in a recent revision of Chess and Thomas's original categories,which were easy,difficult,and slow-to-warm-up.

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent self-understanding is TRUE?

Emotional competence includes all of the following skills EXCEPT

Cassie's soccer coach helps her to cope with her conflicting emotions about her parents' impending divorce.The coach listens to Cassie and has allowed her to come up with her own plan to face this problem.As a result of this support for her coping skills,Cassie is likely to experience

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 4: The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Most adolescents view social comparisons as

What happens if youth from different ethnic backgrounds are unable to effectively navigate among their different worlds?

James Marcia uses the terms ________ and ________ to classify individuals according to four identity statuses.

Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations.Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

Which of the following statements regarding the Big Five personality traits and aspects of one's life is TRUE?

What differences exist between Susan Harter's self-perception measures for children and adolescents?

How do families influence identity?

List the Big Five factors of personality.Which factor has research revealed as a key predictor of adjustment and competence? List at least two outcomes that have been linked to that factor.

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

Gayle seems sad and withdrawn.When her friend asks her if she is sad,Gayle replies,"No; I am more hurt than sad that my so-called friends didn't invite me to their barbeque." Gayle has the emotional competence skill of

Compare and contrast the self-esteem of males and females during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Describe what is meant by narcissism,and list at least four personality characteristics of a narcissist.

Low self-esteem in adolescents and emerging adults has been shown to be a factor in

James Marcia refers to a period of identity development during which an adolescent is choosing among meaningful alternatives a

The BEST predictor of adjustment and competence in adolescents is

Explain the three new classifications of temperament included in a recent revision of Chess and Thomas's original categories,which were easy,difficult,and slow-to-warm-up.

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent self-understanding is TRUE?

Emotional competence includes all of the following skills EXCEPT

Cassie's soccer coach helps her to cope with her conflicting emotions about her parents' impending divorce.The coach listens to Cassie and has allowed her to come up with her own plan to face this problem.As a result of this support for her coping skills,Cassie is likely to experience

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters

James Marcia uses the terms and to classify individuals according to four identity statuses.