Modules 7-8

Question 1

Which of the following is true about attachment styles?

Answer 1

They can change with time and experience

Question 2

Which of these has the greatest influence on adolescents concerning attitudes about sexual activity?

Answer 2

Close friends

Question 3

Peter believes in recycling because it’s important to protect the environment. According to Kohlberg, at what stage of moral development is Peter?

Answer 3

Postconventional

Question 4

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of emerging adulthood?

Answer 4

Instability

Question 5

While young children tend to identify themselves by physical characteristics, such as hair color, adolescents describe a number of possible selves and ideal selves. What is the concept that describes an individual’s understanding that their actions are situationally dependent and flexible.

Answer 5

Differentiation

Question 6

Which of the following is a major risk associated with weight gain during early to middle adulthood?

Answer 6

Chronic disease

Question 7

Richard has developed a set of ethics based on personal beliefs and universal values. What stage of Kohlberg’s moral development is Richard displaying ?

Answer 7

Postconventional

Question 8

When Cecelia graduates from high school, she’s deterred to take all of the required classes to become an occupational therapist. Which developmental task is Cecelia fulfilling?

Answer 8

Establishing a career

Question 9

As adolescents mature, their choices in friends shift from primarily those with shared interests to more relational-based friendships. What is the term for this adolescent preference for those who share similar behaviors and attitudes?

Answer 9

Homophily

Question 10

According to Levinson’s theory, which of the following is the major source of motivation for young adults?

Answer 10

A mental image of the future

Question 11

Of the following individuals, which one would be likely to have the highest earning potential?

Answer 11

A college graduate who obtained a master’s and a doctoral degree.

Question 12

Risky sexual behaviors tend to be prevalent during early adulthood. This puts individuals at increased risk of ______.

Answer 12

STDs

Question 13

Luke is certain he will become a doctor because his mother is a doctor, and her father is a doctor too. It runs in the family. Which of Marcias four identity statuses does Luke’s decision align with?

Answer 13

Foreclosure

Question 14

Contrary to popular culture that often depicts teenagers as individuals who only think of themselves, during the formal operational stage, thinking patterns change in what ways?

Answer 14

Thinking patterns become more abstract and less egocentric

Question 15

Which of the following describes a change that has occurred in recent times in regard to dating and going on dates?

Answer 15

Dates have become less formal

Question 16

Which of the following describes a current trend in cohabitation and marriage?

Answer 16

Cohabitation has been increasing, while marriage has been decreasing

Question 17

During adolescence, the increased production of this neurotransmitter is partially responsible for increased risk-taking behaviors.

Answer 17

Dopamine

Question 18

What is a common way for young adults to resolve the intimacy vs. isolation crisis without engaging in a romantic relationship?

Answer 18

Friendships

Question 19

Bullying has always been an issue for vulnerable teens, but with the proliferation of technology, bullies have new ways to target others. What is the term for this new form of bullying, via technology?

Answer 19

Cyberbullying

Question 20

Parent-child relationships shift during adolescence as teens become more independent. If parents strongly resist any change in roles and tighten control over teens, attempting to manipulate their child’s thoughts and actions, what is this an example of?

Answer 20

Psychological control