Question 1

Kohlberg identified that the development of moral reasoning requires both cognitive development and support from the social environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Tanya tries to behave well so that she can avoid being punished for misbehaviour,and strives to be polite and friendly so that others will like her better.Tanya is most likely at Kohlberg's ________ stage of moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)   conventional morality
B)   principled morality
C)   naive morality
D)   postconventional morality A

Question 3

Problem gambling is now classified as a ____________________ in the DSM-V.

Accepted Answer

A)   substance-related and addictive disorder
B)   neurodevelopmental disorder
C)   disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorder
D)   personality disorder A

Question 4

Which of the following personality traits is a considered a risk factor for developing problem gambling habits?

Accepted Answer

A)   depression
B)   high impulsivity
C)   low self-esteem
D)   openness to experience

Question 5

Which item is out of place in this list?

Accepted Answer

A)   clique
B)   crowd
C)   reputation-based group
D)   identity prototype

Question 6

An individual who has an undifferentiated sex-role orientation would describe himself as having both feminine and masculine characteristics and traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gilligan's main criticism of Kohlberg's theory centres on sample bias,because Kohlberg used only male subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   shifted
B)   challenging
C)   unglued
D)   compromised

Question 9

According to Kohlberg,most adolescents operate beyond a level 3 stage of moral development,where living up to the expectations of one's family or significant others is the major influence on moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cross-cultural research indicates that Kohlberg's stage sequence is not universal in all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Compared to non-immigrant youth,immigrant youth in Canada have

Accepted Answer

A)   the same rates of participation in religious organizations.
B)   lower rates of participation in all activities outside the home.
C)   lower rates of participation in religious organizations.
D)   higher rates of participation in religious organizations.

Question 12

How is a teen's attachment relationship with her or his parents affected by the developmental processes of separation and individuation in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)   As the teen becomes more autonomous and separate, the need for parents as a secure psychological base is eliminated.
B)   The teenager must weaken and eventually break the attachment bond with her parents in order to become autonomous.
C)   Even as relationships with peers become more important, teenagers continue to name parents as the people who are most close and important to them.
D)   As a result of family conflict and increased autonomy during adolescence, attachment to the peer group is more important than attachment to parents.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   foreclosure.
B)   commitment.
C)   formal operation.
D)   moratorium.

Question 14

At the beginning of the semester,Dr.Smith provides her calculus class with a syllabus that outlines the rules and procedures the class will follow to ensure an equitable learning environment for all students.Dr.Smith emphasizes that if the procedures or rules seem unfair or create a hardship,she is willing to negotiate new rules.Dr.Smith's philosophy of class management is most consistent with Kohlberg's ________ stage of moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)   naive hedonism
B)   law-and-order orientation
C)   social contract orientation
D)   universal ethical principles

Question 15

Teenagers who are closely attached to their parents are academically successful,enjoy good peer relations,but are just as likely to engage in antisocial behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Minority teenagers face all of the following issues EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   self-identifying as a member of their specific group.
B)   developing an individual identity.
C)   committing to the values of their specific group.
D)   assimilating into the dominant culture.

Question 17

How can moral reasoning be encouraged or developed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can moral reasoning be encouraged or...

Question 18

Discuss Nancy Eisenberg and Carol Gilligan's criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning.What evidence exists to support their viewpoints?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss Nancy Eisenberg and Carol Gilligan's criticisms...

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   trans-pubertal events
B)   confirmation
C)   identity rituals
D)   rites of passage

Question 20

In the majority of families,conflict between teens and their parents typically signifies a major disruption in the quality of the parent-child relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Kohlberg identified that the development of moral reasoning requires both cognitive development and support from the social environment.

Tanya tries to behave well so that she can avoid being punished for misbehaviour,and strives to be polite and friendly so that others will like her better.Tanya is most likely at Kohlberg's ________ stage of moral reasoning.

Problem gambling is now classified as a ____________________ in the DSM-V.

Which of the following personality traits is a considered a risk factor for developing problem gambling habits?

Which item is out of place in this list?

An individual who has an undifferentiated sex-role orientation would describe himself as having both feminine and masculine characteristics and traits.

Gilligan's main criticism of Kohlberg's theory centres on sample bias,because Kohlberg used only male subjects.

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

According to Kohlberg,most adolescents operate beyond a level 3 stage of moral development,where living up to the expectations of one's family or significant others is the major influence on moral reasoning.

Cross-cultural research indicates that Kohlberg's stage sequence is not universal in all cultures.

Compared to non-immigrant youth,immigrant youth in Canada have

How is a teen's attachment relationship with her or his parents affected by the developmental processes of separation and individuation in adolescence?

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

Teenagers who are closely attached to their parents are academically successful,enjoy good peer relations,but are just as likely to engage in antisocial behaviour.

Minority teenagers face all of the following issues EXCEPT

How can moral reasoning be encouraged or developed?

Discuss Nancy Eisenberg and Carol Gilligan's criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of the development of moral reasoning.What evidence exists to support their viewpoints?

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.

In the majority of families,conflict between teens and their parents typically signifies a major disruption in the quality of the parent-child relationship.