Camden County College PSY 101; 12; PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE

Answer: C Page: 423 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 1. The first African American in the 20th century to play major league baseball was A. Ted Williams B. Larry Doby C. Jackie Robinson D. Babe Ruth Answer: D Page: 425 Gu ...

Answer: C Page: 423 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 1. The first African American in the 20th century to play major league baseball was A. Ted Williams B. Larry Doby C. Jackie Robinson D. Babe Ruth Answer: D Page: 425 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 2. Identity includes A. a coherent conception of the self B. a set of goals one is solidly committed to C. values and beliefs a person holds dear D. all of the above Answer: C Page: 425 Guidepost: 1 Type: C 3. According to Erikson, adolescents are in the crisis of A. autonomy versus shame and doubt B. industry versus inferiority C. identity versus identity confusion D. intimacy versus isolation Answer: D Page: 425 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 4. The desirable outcome of the crisis of adolescence, according to Erikson, is being able to A. complete a task B. love, marry, and start a family C. get along with others D. see oneself as a unique person with a meaningful role in life Answer: C Page: 425 Guidepost: 1 Type: C 5. Diane is 13 years old and is pondering her own talents, interests, and needs, as well as her place in society. According to Erikson, this struggle represents the crisis of A. autonomy versus shame and doubt B. industry versus inferiority C. identity versus identity confusion D. intimacy versus isolation Answer: B Page: 425 Guidepost: 1 Type: C 6. Although Gary is 31 years old, his behavior and thinking is more akin to that of a 17- year-old. According to Erikson, Gary is suffering from A. retrenchment B. identity confusion C. ego inferiority D. impulsivity Answer: B Page: 425 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 7. According to Erikson, cliquishness and intolerance of differences in adolescence are A. personality problems B. defenses against identity confusion C. a form of adolescent rebellion D. due to adolescent egocentrism 206 Answer: B Page: 426 Guidepost: 1 Type: C 8. Which of the following is not one of the major issues adolescents must deal with during identity formation? A. developing a sexual identity B. acquisition of basic skills needed in their culture C. adoption of values to live by D. exploration of occupational options Answer: B Page: 426 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 9. Erikson holds that adolescence provides a psychosocial moratorium, or “time out” period, which A. allows adolescents to regress into childishness B. allows adolescents time to search for commitment C. often adds identity confusion D. can precipitate an identity crisis Answer: A Page: 426 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 10. According to Erikson’s theory, the virtue that arises from resolution of the identity crisis in adolescence is A. fidelity B. hope C. love D. trust Answer: B Page: 428 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 11. It seems that adolescent girls spend the greater part of their day trying to find a boyfriend and trying to get close to and build solid relationships with their girlfriends. This is an example of Carol Gilligan’s theory that A. males develop identity and intimacy at the same time B. females develop intimacy first, and identity later C. females develop intimacy through identification with the mother D. male identity development is the norm Answer: D Page: 426 Guidepost: 1 Type: C 12. For the past 5 years, Betty, who is 18 years old, has been very committed to working with a group of her friends as a volunteer at a local hospital. She has also diligently studied the piano during this time. According to Erikson, Betty is developing the virtue of A. achievement B. identity C. foreclosure D. fidelity Answer: B Page: 426 Guidepost: 1 Type: C 13. As a child, it is important to learn to trust one’s parents; in adolescence a person learns fidelity, which is often defined as A. loyalty to friends B. an extension of trust that includes the self, family, and mentors and friends C. the ability to guard other people’s secrets D. the desire to find a partner to share one’s private thoughts with Answer: A Page: 427 Guidepost: 1 Type: F 14. James Marcia identifies four identity states or statuses according to the presence or absence of A. crisis and commitment B. foreclosure and moratorium C. crisis and foreclosure D. moratorium and commitment