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1
Bernie describes himself as in control, masculine, and intelligent when he is with his girlfriend; but when he is with his buddies, he describes himself as fun loving and spontaneous. Bernie is
A)two-faced.
B)differentiated.
C)schizophrenic.
D)lacking an identity.
2
Who felt that when the real and ideal selves are too discrepant, it is a sign of maladjustment?
A)Susan Harter
B)Erik Erikson
C)Carl Rogers
D)Jean Phinney
3
Adolescents are more likely than children to
A)use social comparison.
B)be self-conscious.
C)be preoccupied with understanding
D)All the above are correct.
4
Serena is on a date with someone she wants to impress. She uses large words that she does not normally use and exaggerates her intellectual ability. She is exhibiting her
A)negative possible self.
B)positive possible self.
C)ideal self.
D)false self.
5
Domain-specific evaluations of the self are called
A)self-esteem.
B)self-concept.
C)positive possible self.
D)negative possible self.
6
The global evaluative dimension of the self is called
A)self-esteem.
B)self-concept.
C)positive possible self.
D)negative possible self.
7
An adolescent is likely to be MOST troubled by inconsistencies in his behavior at which of the following ages?
A)12 years of age
B)15 years of age
C)18 years of age
D)20 years of age
8
Developmental psychologists consider using two methods to measure self-esteem as
A)likely to lead to confusion.
B)likely to give inconsistent results.
C)likely to be more complete and accurate.
D)unethical.
9
Which of the following parental characteristics is associated with high self-esteem in children?
A)expression of affection
B)setting permissive rules
C)conflicted family environments
D)parental intelligence
10
Ramon's parents don't set any limits on his behavior. The family seems to always be in a state of chaos. Research indicates that Ramon's self-esteem will likely be
A)low.
B)high.
C)unconscious.
D)differentiated.
11
Programs that emphasize both academic and social skills are likely to enhance
A)identity achievement.
B)patience.
C)self-esteem.
D)harmonious family relationships.
12
According to James Marcia and others, identity formation
A)is a lifetime activity.
B)should occur after intimacy.
C)is much easier than Erikson made it out to be.
D)does not require advanced thinking skills.
13
Moira, who is in a state of identity foreclosure
A)has not experienced any crisis or made any commitment.
B)has made a commitment but has not experienced a crisis.
C)is in the midst of a crisis.
D)has undergone a crisis and made a commitment.
14
Jackson came home with green spiked hair. What is the LEAST adequate explanation for his behavior?
A)identity moratorium
B)negative identity
C)identity confusion
D)identity foreclosure
15
Which of the following is NOT one of Marcia's four statuses of identity?
A)identity moratorium
B)negative identity
C)identity diffusion
D)identity foreclosure
16
According to Cooper and her colleagues, the two dimensions of connectedness are
A)bonding and respect.
B)mutuality and sensitivity.
C)self- and other-connectedness.
D)mutuality and permeability.
17
Gender differences in identity formation
A)are a backlash against the women's movement.
B)are greater now because of the New Age movement.
C)have decreased in the last twenty years.
D)are the same as they have always been.
18
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between self-esteem and school performance?
A)High self-esteem does not produce better school performance.
B)High self-esteem produces better school performance.
C)High self-esteem is associated with greater initiative, which is associated with better school performance.
D)Low self-esteem produces better school performance.
19
Among ethnic minority adolescents, well-developed ethnic identity is associated with
A)dislike of one's own culture.
B)dislike of cultures other than one's own.
C)lower self-esteem.
D)higher self-esteem.
20
Which of the following is true of self-consciousness from ages 13 to 16?
A)It increases.
B)It remains stable.
C)It decreases.
D)It is very rare.
21
Which of the following is associated with less positive identity development?
A)poor communication between others and adolescents
B)getting bad grades
C)being teased by peers
D)not being good at sports
22
Sometimes Sean feels on top of the world and at other times is down in the dumps. With little or no provocation he often blows up at his parents and siblings. Sean is most likely to be
A)9 years old.
B)13 years old
C)16 years old.
D)19 years old.
23
Most researchers feel that ________ contributes the LEAST to emotional changes during adolescence?
A)stress
B)social factors
C)romantic relationships
D)hormones
24
Jamal often reduces his anger by walking away from a negative situation and engaging in an activity that takes his mind off it. This is an example of:
A)emotional competence.
B)self-efficacy.
C)emotional congruence.
D)self-denial
25
________ is NOT a core trait in the big five factors of personality view?
A)Openness to experience
B)Extraversion
C)Aggressiveness
D)Neuroticism
26
An individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding best defines
A)personality.
B)emotionality.
C)temperament.
D)identity.





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