Exam 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Summarize the research findings on violent crimes committed by adolescents. How successful have programs been in decreasing youth violence? Describe the newer approaches aimed at decreasing delinquency and their success.

According to Kohlberg, the highest stage of moral reasoning is

Which of the following best summarizes the importance of parental-teen relationships across cultures?

Carolina tries to behave well so that she can avoid being punished for anything. She is also polite and friendly so that everyone will like her. Carolina is most likely at which level of moral reasoning?

Chris is about to graduate from high school. He has given no thought to whether to attend college or seek full-time employment. When asked what he has planned for his future, he just shrugs his shoulders. Whenever he is asked for an opinion about the current presidential elections, his response is "I don't really care." According to Marcia, Chris's attitudes demonstrate which identity status?

In terms of writing skills how do boys and girls differ?

Summarize the criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning put forth by Carol Gilligan. Does the research support or contradict these criticisms?

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

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

What steps are being taken at the high school in the video to help prevent violence at their school?

Which of the following moral principles typically overrides all other concerns of moral judgment in Western societies?

Which of the following statements about teenaged employment is true?

Carol Gilligan argues that there are two distinct moral orientations. What are they?

Maria's father is from Mexico and her mother is Caucasian and was born in North Dakota. Maria's father expects Maria to listen to traditional Mexican music, dress conservatively, and attend mass every Sunday. This would be an example of which of the following according to Root's research?

What is the relative importance of parental support and peer support to most adolescents?

Why does Erikson say that a child's early sense of identity comes partly "unglued" during adolescence?

Which of the following differentiates teenagers' descriptions of themselves from older children's self-descriptions?

Marcia's theory of adolescent identity achievement suggests that adolescent identity formation has two key parts. What are they?

According to Erikson, what is missing from many industrialized societies that makes adolescents more vulnerable to risky behaviors?

At what age does peer group conformity peak?