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What term is used to describe a small group that ranges from 2 to about 12 individuals, averages about 5 to 6 individuals, and can form because adolescents engage in similar activities?

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According to James Marcia, what determines an individual's identity status?


A) the choices and alternatives he or she has access to
B) the individual's socioeconomic and academic profile
C) the existence or extent of his or her crisis or commitment
D) the existence or extent of parental and social support

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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At approximately ________ years of age, two types of romantic involvement occur: casual dating and dating in groups.


A) 8 to 9
B) 11 to 13
C) 14 to 16
D) 17 to 19

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Sita is a girl who lives in India; Suki is a girl who lives in Japan. They both have two older brothers. According to research, who is most likely to have better access to education?


A) Sita
B) Suki
C) They both have a poor chance at receiving an education.
D) They both have an equally good chance at receiving an education.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is the term that most researchers use to describe crisis?


A) foreclosure
B) exploration
C) moratorium
D) commitment

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is the third-leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds today in the United States?


A) homicide
B) suicide
C) motor vehicle accidents
D) infectious diseases

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Rites of passage


A) are nonexistent in the United States.
B) are on the increase in several African countries that are influenced by Western culture.
C) provide a forceful and discontinuous entry into the adult world.
D) to adulthood usually involve a reaffirmation of the individual's connection with the immediate family.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The new model of parent-adolescent relationships emphasizes that


A) parents should take an authoritarian approach to control the lives of adolescents.
B) parent-adolescent conflict is intense and stressful throughout adolescence.
C) in most families, parent-adolescent conflict is moderate rather than severe.
D) even minor parent-adolescent conflicts are not normal and should be avoided as much as possible.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Explain the concept of psychosocial moratorium. What happens to individuals who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis?

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Psychosocial moratorium is the term used...

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________ reflects an individual's personal investment in identity.


A) Commitment
B) Collaboration
C) Calling
D) Conscientiousness

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Mark is a 15-year-old boy who lives with his foster parents. He regularly gets into fights and arguments with his friends and family and is usually ignored by them. He starts to take drugs to cope with his loneliness and starts abusing drugs. He breaks into an elderly couple's house and steals money to buy drugs. In this scenario, Mark will most likely be labeled as a(n)


A) embezzler.
B) hacker.
C) juvenile delinquent.
D) cyberbully.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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A New Zealand longitudinal study assessed the self-esteem of adolescents at 11, 13, and 15 years of age and then assessed the adjustment and competence of the same individuals when they were 26 years old. The results indicated


A) no connection between self-esteem in adolescence and competence as adults.
B) that well-adjusted, competent adults were just as likely as adults with poorer mental and physical health to have low self-esteem in adolescence.
C) that individuals with low self-esteem in adolescence showed no negative outcomes in adulthood.
D) that adults with poorer mental and physical health were more likely to have low self-esteem in adolescence than well-adjusted, competent adults.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is Erikson's fifth developmental stage?


A) identity versus identity confusion
B) autonomy versus shame and doubt
C) initiative versus guilt
D) intimacy versus isolation

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which identity status is characterized by both the lack of crisis and the lack of commitment to a self-identity?

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Manfred is the father of a 16-year-old boy. He notices that his son heads over to the other side of town after getting back from school to meet some friends who are older than him. Manfred also notices that the frequency of these meetings has increased over time. Manfred is now worried about his son hanging out with these older individuals. According to research studies, which of the following is most likely to be an outcome of Manfred's son's interactions with the older individuals?


A) Manfred's son will show higher levels of academic achievement.
B) Manfred's son will successfully transition to adulthood.
C) Manfred's son is more likely to engage in delinquency and early sexual behavior.
D) Manfred's son is more likely to avoid risky sexual behavior and substance abuse.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Mark is a 14-year-old teenager who lives with his parents. Over the last 2 years, Mark and his parents have been in arguments almost every day. These arguments are usually about Mark watching too much TV, not cleaning his room, or not helping with daily chores in the house. Mark always finds excuses to avoid doing any chores. At times, the arguments get heated quickly, and as a result, Mark gets grounded for a few days. In view of these intense parent-adolescent conflicts between Mark and his parents and the research studies conducted in similar fields, which of the following is most likely to occur?


A) Mark will move out of the house.
B) Mark will show significant improvement in academics.
C) Mark will have better career and financial competence in the future.
D) Mark will start attending religious services regularly.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Conflict with parents often escalates during


A) early adolescence.
B) middle adolescence.
C) late adolescence.
D) the college years.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements is true about identity development?


A) Synthesizing the identity components is a single, neat process in normal individuals.
B) Decisions about identity may take time, but once they are made, they are set for life.
C) Identity development occurs in a single, one-step process.
D) Identity encompasses an individual's personality characteristics.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What is the term for an adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal?

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An individual's body image encompasses his or her


A) sexual identity.
B) personality.
C) relationship identity.
D) physical identity.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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