Developmental Psych exam #3

Adolescents' self concept comprises all the following except: a) including others' views of themselves along with their own b) considering only traits they fully like in themselves c) viewing personal traits as abstractions d) seeing various aspects of the self simultaneously

Societal messages suggest that which of the following may be a roadblock to a female's social success: a) academica achievement b) race c) socioeconomic development d) physical development

From an "ethgender" point of view, which of the following adolescents has the lowest self-esteem: a) Native American male b) asian female c) African american male d) hispanic female

According to Erikson, the period during which teenagers seek to determine what is unique and distinctive about themselves is called: a) self esteem stage b) self concept stage c) the identity vs. identity confusion stage d) self disclosure

According to Erikson, if an adolescent struggles to find and adopt a suitable identity, he/she may do any/all of the following except: a) exhibit socially unacceptable roles as a way of expressing what/who they do not want to be b) develop a sense of self that is "diffuse" because it is not organized around a central, unified core identity c) develop an identity disorder/mental illness such as schizophrenia d) have difficulty forming and maintaining long-lasting and close personal relationships

According to James Marcia's definition, commitment is: a) a period of identity development when the adolescent decides whether to concentrate on his/her own development or dedicate himself/herself to others b) psychological investment in a course of action or an ideology c) a period when an adolescent feels he/she is mature enough for a committed relationship d) a time when an adolescent consciously chooses between various alternatives and makes decisions

Which of the following U.S. societal models views individual cultural identities as needing to be assimilated into a unified culture: a) multicultural model b) pluralistic society model c) cultural assimilation model d) bicultural identity model

What is the percentage of teenagers who experience major depression—that is, depression that is severe and lingers for a long time: a) 30% b) 13% c) 0.3% d) 3%

What is the third most common cause of death in the 15- to 24-year-old age group: a) health problems b) accidents c) alcohol d) suicide

Sally's adolescent classmates call her and the other 125 members of her advanced computer software group "nerds," meaning she is part of a: a) sorority b) personal fable c) crowd d) clique

Long-term, continuous exposure to stressors may result in a reduction of the body's ability to deal with: a) psychological disorders b) susceptibility to disease c) sweating d) stress

What is the term for the ability to withstand, overcome, and actually thrive following profound adversity: a) resilience b) hardiness c) coping style d) defensive coping

According to Erikson, the focus of a person's early 30s is: a) providing for self and family b) developing close intimate relationships with others c) taking care of physical health d) career success

The component of love that encompasses feelings of closeness, affection, and connectedness is called: a) commitment b) intimacy c) compassion d) companionship

Which of the following reflects a secure attachment style: a) Someone who finds it easy to get close to others and is comfortable depending on them b) Someone who has difficulty staying in positive relationships c) Someone who is uncomfortable being close to others d) Someone who finds others are reluctant to get as close to them as they would like to be to that person