Question 1

What is the defining characteristic of adolescent-limited antisocial behavior?

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A)   Always engaging in violent acts
B)   Engaging in minor criminal acts over a long period of time
C)   Always engaging in some sex act
D)   Engaging in minor criminal acts over a short period of timeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

A child's self-esteem is influenced by how he or she is viewed by the child's parents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The attitude that one's feelings have never been experienced by anyone else is referred to as a(n) _____ fable.

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The answer of The attitude that one's feelings have never...

Question 4

Which teenager is most "at risk" for engaging in delinquent behavior?

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A)   Bert, who spends a lot of supervised time at home
B)   Ernie, whose parents utilize very consistent discipline techniques
C)   Kermit, who is unable to significantly delay his need for personal gratification
D)   Grover, whose parents and other close relatives seldom display aggressive behaviorE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The emphasis in the second phase of ethnic identity formation is on

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A)   exploration of one's heritage.
B)   rejecting one's heritage.
C)   showing no interest in one's heritage.
D)   developing a distinct ethnic self-concept.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The portion of one's self that focuses on heritage and group culture is referred to as one's _____ identity.

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The answer of The portion of one's self that focuses...

Question 7

Abby is 16, and Andy is 5. Both exhibit egocentrism. How is this egocentrism most likely to differ between them?

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A)   Andy is going to exhibit more self-interest.
B)   Abby has reached achievement in most areas.
C)   Abby knows that other people have different perspectives than her own.
D)   Andy is more likely to exhibit the illusion of vulnerability.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Why do Asian-American and Latino-American teens tend to begin dating at a later age than European-American teens?

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A)   Fewer available partners
B)   Stronger family ties
C)   Less disposable income
D)   Greater need for social isolationE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The attitudes, behaviors, and values that we believe make us unique individuals are called our

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A)   self-esteem.
B)   self-recognition.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-concept.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

About 1 in _____ adolescent American girls becomes pregnant each year.

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A)   3
B)   4
C)   5
D)   6E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Juvenile delinquency involves acts that are

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A)   illegal and destructive.
B)   legal and nondestructive.
C)   illegal and nondestructive.
D)   legal and destructive.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A child who believes that he or she is good at science will most likely

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A)   perform well at science.
B)   have a positive academic self-concept concerning science.
C)   hold a positive academic self-concept toward all academic domains.
D)   have an extremely differentiated self-concept.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Life-course persistent antisocial acts

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A)   emerge early in life and fade in later life.
B)   emerge early in life and continue throughout development.
C)   emerge in midlife and fade in later life.
D)   emerge in midlife and continue throughout development.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Marlin wants to learn more about identity formation in adolescents. Given this interest, he would be best served by reading the works of

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A)   Erikson.
B)   Ainsworth.
C)   Piaget.
D)   Gibson.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Crystallization involves using one's emerging identity as the basis for assessing

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A)   intelligence.
B)   risk for mental illness.
C)   self-esteem.
D)   possible careers.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Yasmine has excellent verbal skills and relates well on an interpersonal level. According to Holland, Yasmine likely has a(n)  ____ personality type.

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A)   investigative
B)   conventional
C)   social
D)   realisticE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which of the following teenagers is least likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crystal, who does not regulate her emotions effectively
B)   Cameron, who tends to blame herself when things go wrong
C)   Celia, whose parents are distant and uninvolved with her
D)   Carmine, who has high levels of certain neurotransmittersE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of these STDs is caused by bacteria?

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A)   Genital herpes
B)   HIV
C)   Hepatitis B
D)   GonorrheaE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Concerning identity, foreclosure is to achievement as

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A)   part is to whole.
B)   others is to self.
C)   black is to white.
D)   social is to withdrawn.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

When an individual's personality type and job match, they tend to be

Accepted Answer

A)   more productive in the short run and have more stable career paths in the long run.
B)   less productive in the short run but have more stable career paths in the long run.
C)   more productive in the short run but have less stable career paths in the long run.
D)   less productive in the short run and have less stable career paths in the long run.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

What is the defining characteristic of adolescent-limited antisocial behavior?

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Which of these STDs is caused by bacteria?

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A child who believes that he or she is good at science will most likely

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The emphasis in the second phase of ethnic identity formation is on

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A child's self-esteem is influenced by how he or she is viewed by the child's parents.

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Abby is 16, and Andy is 5. Both exhibit egocentrism. How is this egocentrism most likely to differ between them?

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Marlin wants to learn more about identity formation in adolescents. Given this interest, he would be best served by reading the works of

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Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which of the following teenagers is least likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?

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Juvenile delinquency involves acts that are

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The attitude that one's feelings have never been experienced by anyone else is referred to as a(n) _____ fable.

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Crystallization involves using one's emerging identity as the basis for assessing

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Concerning identity, foreclosure is to achievement as

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Life-course persistent antisocial acts

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About 1 in _____ adolescent American girls becomes pregnant each year.

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The portion of one's self that focuses on heritage and group culture is referred to as one's _____ identity.

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The attitudes, behaviors, and values that we believe make us unique individuals are called our

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Which teenager is most "at risk" for engaging in delinquent behavior?

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Why do Asian-American and Latino-American teens tend to begin dating at a later age than European-American teens?

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When an individual's personality type and job match, they tend to be

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Yasmine has excellent verbal skills and relates well on an interpersonal level. According to Holland, Yasmine likely has a(n) ____ personality type.

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