Lifespan Development Ch. 9 Quiz – Flashcards
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The main assumption of Holland's theory is that people
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will be happiest in work environments that match their personalities.
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Who is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?
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a 4-year old
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According to Super's theory, what is the correct order of the phases of career development
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Crystallization, specification, implementation
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which drug do high school seniors use most?
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Alcohol
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Young adults are especially susceptible to acquiring AIDS because compared to older adults, they are
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more likely to use intravenous drugs
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What is the best description of the relationship between strength of ethnic identity and self-esteem?
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positive correlation
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Which statement concerning part-time work and teenagers is true?
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jobs that require the use of some skill tend to enhance self-esteem
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The belief that misfortunes only happen to others is referred to as the illusion of
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invulnerability
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Which of the following is exhibiting a moratorium in the process of developing an identity?
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Cindy, who has changed careers several times
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The spotlight research on dating violence indicated that
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having a friend who perpetrated dating violence increased the risk of a boy being violent while dating
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Effective interventions for teenage smoking include all of the following components, except
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enforcing a strict discipline system throughout the school
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Marcel's parents often ask about his day at school, set reasonable rules, and provide guidance when he is having difficulty in school. How likely is Marcel to smoke cigarettes?
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Not at all likely, as his parents have strict rules against smoking
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Twenty-one-year-old Martina lists her sexual orientation as "lesbian." Given the current state of research on the origins of sexual orientation, which statement is most likely to be true?
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The exact origin of Martina's sexual orientation is unknown
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Yasmine has excellent verbal skills and relates well on an interpersonal level. According to Holland, Yasmine likely has a(n) ____ personality type.
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social
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_____ is/are the third leading cause of deaths in U.S. adolescents.
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suicide
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Which statement is true?
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HIV typically leads to AIDS
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The most effective pregnancy prevention programs focus
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on abstinence, reproduction education, and sexual responsibility
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According to Erikson, a teenager is most likely to achieve his or her identity by
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using hypothetical reasoning skills
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Seventeen-year-old Alice drinks alcohol to deal with all the things that are difficult in her life. Which approach is most likely to decrease her alcohol use?
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therapy to learn coping skills
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Which statement concerning antisocial/delinquent behavior and biology is true?
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inherited temperament may increase risk for aggressive behavior
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In a study on dating violence, investigators asked teenage boys whether they had committed violent acts on a date. This methodology is intended to determine
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what factors increase the risk of committing dating violence.
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A __________ identity status is based largely on the input of adults (i.e., parents, role models).
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foreclosure
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Which statement best describes the basic premise of Super's implementation phase of career development?
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"I'll take the job and see what happens"
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The drop in self-esteem often found when children first enter middle school appears to be due to
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peer comparisons
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Brita is a junior interested in majoring in English literature, philosophy, biotechnology, or European history. While she likes all of these majors, she is not sure which one to focus on. According to Marcia, Brita would best be classified as being in the ____ level of identity status concerning a collegiate major.
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moratorium
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Why do Asian-American and Latino-American teens tend to begin dating at a later age than European-American teens?
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stronger family ties
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At age 5, Pat set a neighbor's house on fire. At age 10, he burned down a barn. At age 20, he set his old high school on fire. Pat's behavior best exemplifies
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life-course persistent antisocial behavior
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A child who believes that he or she is good at science will most likely
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have a positive academic self-concept concerning science
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Learning about one's culture and heritage sets the foundation for a person's ____ identity.
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ethnic
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In the ____ stage of identity status, an individual is overwhelmed yet does little to accomplish the task of identity formation.
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diffusion
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Which best describes how Erikson hypothesized that adolescents achieve an identity?
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they test a few to see which fits
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Cross-cultural studies of adolescent self-perception indicate that
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most teenagers feel good about themselves
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As a middle-school student, Chrissy often shoplifted cosmetics and music CDs. By the time she was a senior in high school, Chrissy had mended her ways and no longer shoplifted. Chrissy's pattern of behavior is best described as
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adolescent-limited antisocial behavior
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The defining feature of the personal fable is a feeling of
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uniqueness
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Which drug do high school seniors use most?
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Alcohol
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Which of these STDs is most prevalent in the United States?
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genital herpes
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Sixteen-year-old Karl has recently identified himself as gay. Which statement is most likely to be true?
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Karl may begin to show interest in gender-atypical behaviors.
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Which parents are most likely to raise a teenager with high achievement status?
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Kate and Allie, who encourage autonomy in their children
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The Strong Interest Inventory is designed to assess
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liking for different occupations
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Sixteen-year-old Paris's motto is, "It's all about me!" This belief fits well with the concept of adolescent
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egocentrism
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According to Holland, who is best matched with their career type?
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real estage agent Alice, who has an enterprising personality
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The phenomenon whereby an individual believes that he or she is like an actor on a stage, who is under constant watch by others, is referred to as
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the imaginary audience
