CH12 - PsychSoc Adolescence

Question 1

Erikson’s fifth stage of psychosocial development, in which an adolescent seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society. Also called identity versus role confusion.

Answer 1

identity versus identity confusion

Question 2

this virtue refers to the sustained loyalty, faith, or sense of belonging that results from the successful resolution of Erikson’s identity versus identity confusion psychosocial stage of development.

Answer 2

fidelity

Question 3

Marcia’s term for period of conscious decision making related to identity formation.

Answer 3

crisis

Question 4

Marcia’s term for personal investment in an occupation or system of beliefs.

Answer 4

commitment

Question 5

Identity status, described by Marcia, that is characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives.

Answer 5

identity achievement

Question 6

Identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person who has not spent time considering alternatives (that is, has not been in crisis) is committed to other people’s plans for his or her life.

Answer 6

foreclosure

Question 7

Identity status, described by Marcia, in which a person is currently considering alternatives (in crisis) and seems headed for commitment.

Answer 7

moratorium

Question 8

Identity status, described by Marcia, thatis characterized by absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives.

Answer 8

identity diffusion

Question 9

Parental practices that teach children about their racial/ethnic heritage and promote cultural practices and cultural pride.

Answer 9

cultural socialization

Question 10

Focus of consistent sexual, romantic, and affectionate interest, either heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.

Answer 10

sexual orientation

Question 11

Infections and diseases spread by sexual contact.

Answer 11

sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Question 12

Pattern of emotional turmoil, characteristic of a minority of adolescents, that may involve conflict with family, alienation from adult society, reckless behavior, and rejection of adult values.

Answer 12

adolescent rebellion

Question 13

Adolescents’ struggle for autonomy and personal identity

Answer 13

individuation

Question 14

what virtue comes from identity vs confusion?

Answer 14

fidelity