Growth and Development - Part 2

Question 1

Girls achieve full height by age _____. Boys by age _____.

Answer 1

16-17

18-20

Question 2

What stage do adolescents (12-18) fall under according to Piaget?

Answer 2

Formal operations stage

Question 3

What is the hallmark of the formal operations stage?

Answer 3

Abstract thinking - can reason answers in their head

Question 4

What is the stage of Erikson’s theory for adolescents (12-18)?

Answer 4

Identity vs role confusion.

Question 5

What is the major question of the Identity vs role confusion stage?

Answer 5

What do I want to be?

how do I compare to others

Question 6

What is essential in the Identity vs. role confusion stage?

Answer 6

Try out several roles and form a unique identity

Question 7

In young adults (18-35), there is a dramatic increase in _______ thinking and _______ solving.

Answer 7

conceptual

problem

Question 8

Many developmentalists believe there is a 5th stage to Piaget’s developmental theory. What is it?

Answer 8

Post-formal thought - more flexible, logical, willing to accept moral and intellectual complexities

Question 9

What is Erikson’s stage during young adulthood?

Answer 9

Intimacy vs. isolation

Question 10

What is the major question at the Intimacy vs. isolation stage?

Answer 10

Can I give myself fully to another?