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Compare and contrast the self-esteem of males and females during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

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In general,self-esteem decreases in adol...

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Parker reacts negatively to many situations and is slow to accept new experiences.Parker could be classified as a(n) _____ child.


A) difficult
B) easy
C) unattached
D) slow-to-warm-up

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Melody moved to the United States from the Philippines with her family.Although she has encountered some barriers related to language and racism,she also has made some close friends and,in general,moves easily between the two cultures.Which of the following is Melody LEAST likely to develop?


A) alienation from family
B) abilities as a culture broker for others
C) a bicultural self
D) None of these choices are correct

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The BEST predictor of adjustment and competence in adolescents is


A) extraversion.
B) the emergence of conscientiousness.
C) agreeableness.
D) openness to experience.

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Adam,age 28,is still "chipping away" at courses in graduate school.He works part-time as a van driver and freely admits that he doesn't know what kind of work he wants to do once he finishes his degree.William Damon,author of The Path to Purpose,would say that Adam


A) needs to figure out his life choices on his own.
B) is missing a sense of purpose that gives meaning and direction to his life.
C) probably was a spoiled and pampered child who now clearly lacks social interest.
D) None of these choices are correct.

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Explain theories that revise and extend James Marcia's theory of identify formation.

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Which of the following statements regarding ethnic identity is NOT true?


A) Adolescents and emerging adults from ethnic minority groups have to choose between two or more sources of identity.
B) Most adolescents resolve their ethnic identity dilemma by rejecting their own ethnic group.
C) Many adolescents resolve their ethnic dilemma by developing a bicultural identity.
D) Most adolescents resolve their ethnic identity dilemma by identifying in some way with the majority culture.

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What differences exist between the self-understanding of adolescents and that of emerging adults?


A) In adolescence,self-understanding becomes more realistic.
B) In emerging adulthood,self-understanding becomes more integrated.
C) In emerging adulthood,self-understanding becomes more fragmented and diverse.
D) In emerging adulthood,self-understanding becomes less self reflective.

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Gayle seems sad and withdrawn.When her friend asks her if she is sad,Gayle replies,"No;I am more hurt than sad that my so-called friends didn't invite me to their barbeque." Gayle has the emotional competence skill of


A) using strategies to reduce the intensity of her emotions.
B) being aware of her emotional state.
C) recognizing that she should not display negative emotions because her friends can see them.
D) All of these choices are correct.

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How do families influence identity?

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Which of the following factors is related to self-esteem?


A) age
B) gender
C) social support
D) All of these choices are correct

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Nick's parents told him that he did a "good job" for everything,even when his performance was mediocre or poor.Nick's college sociology teacher gave him a C+ on a paper and included constructive criticism on his writing and critical thinking skills.According to research,Nick will


A) be unhappy with his grade but appreciative of the feedback on his work.
B) understand that he did not do his best work on this paper.
C) have difficulty handling criticism.
D) be angry with his parents for not preparing him for the real world.

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James Cote argues that a positive identity in emerging adulthood requires


A) self-discipline.
B) financial security.
C) autonomy.
D) job stability.

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Contemporary views on identity development suggest that


A) it is a shorter process than Erikson implied.
B) it is a much simpler process than Erikson implied.
C) it begins in emerging adulthood rather than adolescence.
D) it evolves over the course of the life cycle.

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What happens if youth from different ethnic backgrounds are unable to effectively navigate among their different worlds?


A) They develop bicultural selves.
B) They develop multicultural selves.
C) They become culture brokers for others.
D) They can experience alienation from family,peers,and school.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that the text lists as means to improve the self-esteem of adolescents and emerging adults?


A) Let adolescents and emerging adults cope with the causes of their low self-esteem on their own.
B) Identify causes of low self-esteem.
C) Foster achievement.
D) The text recommends none of these.

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Emotional competence includes all of the following skills EXCEPT


A) awareness of emotional expression's role in relationships.
B) adequately coping with positive emotions by using strategies to moderate their intensity.
C) being aware of one's emotional state.
D) not being overwhelmed by one's emotional state.

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Researchers have found that


A) ethnic identity decreases with age.
B) ethnic identity increases with age.
C) higher levels of ethnic identity are linked to negative attitudes towards members of other ethnic groups.
D) All of these choices are correct.

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Poor emotional regulation can lead to problems with


A) eating disorders.
B) drug use.
C) delinquency.
D) All of these choices are correct.

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Tony has very little interest in choosing a career path.James Marcia would say that Tony's identity status is


A) identity moratorium.
B) identity foreclosure.
C) identity achievement.
D) identity diffusion.

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