Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness
B)  Longevity
C)  Higher academic achievement
D)  High self-esteemE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Research by Heath and McLaughlin show that an important aspect of the social context,increases the likelihood that they will develop a positive ethnic identity is

Accepted Answer

A)  religious schools.
B)  youth organizations.
C)  inner-city basketball teams.
D)  health education programs.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Erikson argued that _____ must be established before adolescents can develop intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy
B)  generativity
C)  identity
D)  ego integrityE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas?

Accepted Answer

A)  easy
B)  angry
C)  difficult
D)  slow-to-warm-upE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Two core ingredients in Erikson's theory of identity development are _____ and role experimentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  rebellion
B)  academic success
C)  personality experimentation
D)  None of these choices are correctE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Ben knows that he is a baseball player,a member of his church,an older brother,and a fan of jazz music.This describes Ben's

Accepted Answer

A)  personality.
B)  self-concept.
C)  self-understanding.
D)  self-assessment.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Psychologists who believe that both traits and situations need to be considered in understanding personality are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorists.
B)  interventionists.
C)  interactionists.
D)  existentialists.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which cognitive change(s) during adolescence has been proposed for the improvement in self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of the prefrontal cortex
B)  Maturing in decision-making
C)  Improved executive functions
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Breanna has been described as having liberal values,being appreciative of art and beauty having a vivid imagination,and interested in variety.According to the Big 5 theory of personality,she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreeableness
B)  Openness
C)  Conscientiousness
D)  ExtraversionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding possible selves is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Possible selves include what individuals would like to become.
B)  Possible selves include what individuals are afraid of becoming.
C)  Possible selves that have a negative aspect are unhealthy and should be avoided.
D)  Aspects of the future negative self can identify behaviors to be avoided.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Dan,age 17,was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament.From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence,we might expect that Dan

Accepted Answer

A)  probably grew out of this temperament by puberty.
B)  is probably still having some problems relating to his childhood temperament,but they will be gone within the next year or two.
C)  is probably not a well-adjusted young man.
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy.
B)  self-esteem.
C)  locus of control.
D)  self-concept.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The term for the status in which adolescents have made a commitment but have not experienced an identity crisis is

Accepted Answer

A)  identity foreclosure.
B)  identity diffusion.
C)  identity moratorium.
D)  identity achievement.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

To construct the MOST accurate picture of adolescents' self-esteem,one should look at

Accepted Answer

A)  self-reports.
B)  behavioral observations.
C)  reports or ratings from peers and parents.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giving up when faced with a difficult situation.
B)  Difficulty with authority figures.
C)  Mental health problems as an adult
D)  Lower life satisfaction.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Describe self-understanding,and list at least three ways adolescents are different from children in their self-understanding.

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Question 17

Bob has explored a number of career paths in his senior year of high school and he has decided that he wants to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist.James Marcia would classify Bob in which identity status?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity foreclosure
B)  identity diffusion
C)  identity moratorium
D)  identity achievementE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements describes narcissists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They show a great deal of empathy for others.
B)  They are keenly aware of how others perceive them.
C)  They are excessively modest and shy.
D)  They are excessively self-centered.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Research has shown that effortful control is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of years in formal education
B)  High self-esteem
C)  Openness to experiences
D)  Decreased levels of anxietyE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Carroll and Gloria are first-generation immigrants from Poland.The degree to which they begin to feel "American" may be related to

Accepted Answer

A)  securing jobs in the United States.
B)  learning to adapt to American food.
C)  buying a home.
D)  whether or not they develop social networks beyond their ethnic group.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 4: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality

Describe self-understanding,and list at least three ways adolescents are different from children in their self-understanding.

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What is the most likely impact of inflated self-esteem as a result of empty praise during childhood?

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Dan,age 17,was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament.From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence,we might expect that Dan

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Research by Heath and McLaughlin show that an important aspect of the social context,increases the likelihood that they will develop a positive ethnic identity is

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Which of the following statements describes narcissists?

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Psychologists who believe that both traits and situations need to be considered in understanding personality are known as

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Breanna has been described as having liberal values,being appreciative of art and beauty having a vivid imagination,and interested in variety.According to the Big 5 theory of personality,she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

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Bob has explored a number of career paths in his senior year of high school and he has decided that he wants to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist.James Marcia would classify Bob in which identity status?

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Which of the following statements regarding possible selves is NOT true?

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The term for the status in which adolescents have made a commitment but have not experienced an identity crisis is

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Erikson argued that _____ must be established before adolescents can develop intimacy.

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Carroll and Gloria are first-generation immigrants from Poland.The degree to which they begin to feel "American" may be related to

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Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with self-regulation?

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Which cognitive change(s) during adolescence has been proposed for the improvement in self-regulation?

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Ben knows that he is a baseball player,a member of his church,an older brother,and a fan of jazz music.This describes Ben's

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas?

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To construct the MOST accurate picture of adolescents' self-esteem,one should look at

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The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

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Two core ingredients in Erikson's theory of identity development are _____ and role experimentation.

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