Question 1

Which of the following will NOT promote competence in children?

Accepted Answer

Demanding mature behavior and not providing appropriate guidance and support will not promote competence in children. It is important to set expectations and provide guidance to help children progress towards the goal of maturity.

Question 2

People are living longer than ever before.

Accepted Answer

With advancements in healthcare and technology, people are living longer than ever before. Life expectancy has increased globally, with many countries experiencing significant increases in recent years.

Question 3

Adolescents who retain close ties to their parents have more adjustment problems.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that adolescents who maintain positive, supportive relationships with their parents have better outcomes in terms of academic achievement, mental health, and overall adjustment. Close parental ties provide a sense of security and emotional support for teenagers during a challenging time of development.

Question 4

People who have adopted a set of beliefs or a course of action, though with no period of serious self-exploration or self-examination, have the identity status of ______.

Accepted Answer

Foreclosure is when an individual adopts a set of beliefs or a course of action without undergoing a period of exploration or self-examination. They may have accepted what they were taught by their parents or authority figures without questioning it and therefore have not explored their identity.

Question 5

People who have emerged from an identity crisis with a commitment to a relatively stable set of personal beliefs and a course of action in pursuing a particular career, have the identity status of ______.

Accepted Answer

People who have emerged from an identity crisis with a commitment to a relatively stable set of personal beliefs and a course of action in pursuing a particular career, have achieved their identity, hence the term "identity achievement". The other options are not applicable in this situation.

Question 6

Tasha is actively working through her personal beliefs and struggling to determine what her college major should be and what career she should pursue. She has not yet been able to determine which choice is best for her. Her identity status is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Tasha's situation is best described as a moratorium, which is characterized by actively exploring different options and delaying the commitment to a particular identity or role. This is in contrast to identity diffusion, which involves a lack of direction or a sense of apathy towards the future. Foreclosure, on the other hand, involves the acceptance of a predetermined identity without exploration, while identity achievement refers to a sense of clarity and commitment to a chosen identity or role.

Question 7

After several months of wrestling with her goals, Tasha has decided, on her own, to pursue a course of study in engineering to become an engineer. Her identity status is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Tasha has made an active commitment to pursuing a course of study in engineering, indicating that she has achieved a sense of identity in this area. This matches the definition of identity achievement.

Question 8

The thought processes of preschoolers and adolescents are similar in that they are both often characterized by egocentrism.

Accepted Answer

Both preschoolers and adolescents tend to view the world from their own perspective and struggle to take the perspective of others, which is a characteristic of egocentrism.

Question 9

People who are not yet committed to a set of personal beliefs or career choices and show no real interest in developing these commitments have an identity status of ______.

Accepted Answer

According to James Marcia's theory of identity development, individuals who have not yet committed to a set of personal beliefs or career choices and show no real interest in developing these commitments have an identity status of identity diffusion. These individuals have not explored their options and do not have a clear sense of themselves or their future goals.

Question 10

Tasha is just enjoying being a teenager. She has no interest yet in exploring her career options or commitments. She figures, "when the time comes, I'll deal with it then." Her identity status is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Tasha's lack of interest in exploring her career options or commitments and her relaxed attitude toward the future indicate identity diffusion. This identity status is characterized by a lack of commitment and a lack of exploration, which fits Tasha's approach of dealing with it when the time comes.

Question 11

Ejaculation in males is evidence of reproductive capacity.

Accepted Answer

Ejaculation does not necessarily indicate reproductive capacity, as it can occur without the release of viable sperm, which is necessary for fertilization.

Question 12

Puberty is the time of transition from childhood to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Puberty is the time of transition from...

Question 13

People who are currently in a state of identity crisis concerning their beliefs or career choices have the identity status of ______.

Accepted Answer

According to James Marcia's theory of identity development, people in an identity crisis who are actively exploring different options but have not yet made a commitment have the identity status of moratorium. Identity diffusion refers to not having explored any options or made any commitments, foreclosure refers to making a commitment without much exploration, and identity achievement refers to making a commitment after thorough exploration.

Question 14

Regular exercise has been shown to do each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Although exercise is beneficial for overall health, there is currently insufficient evidence to suggest that it reduces the risk of schizophrenia in later life.

Question 15

Which of the following will NOT promote competence in children?

Accepted Answer

Not demanding mature behavior will not promote competence in children as they need guidance and structure in order to develop essential life skills. All the other options can promote competence in children by setting reasonable boundaries, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving, and establishing loving and supportive relationships.

Question 16

The adolescent brain is still maturing, especially the part that puts the brakes on risky or impulsive behavior.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and inhibiting impulsive behavior, continues to develop until the mid-20s. This is why adolescents may be more prone to risky behaviors or poor decision-making.

Question 17

Adolescence is the period of life when people are most likely to engage in risky behavior.

Accepted Answer

Adolescence is a period of development when individuals are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, and reckless driving. This is because the brain is still developing, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is not fully developed. Additionally, during adolescence, social pressures and the desire to fit in with peers can lead to risk-taking behavior.

Question 18

Tasha has decided to pursue a course of study in engineering because that is what her parents told her to do. Her identity status is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Tasha's decision to pursue engineering is based on her parents' expectations, rather than her own exploration and decision-making. This aligns with the foreclosure identity status, where an individual adopts a particular identity without much exploration or consideration of alternatives.

Question 19

The beginning of menstruation is called the climacteric.

Accepted Answer

The beginning of menstruation is called menarche, not climacteric. Climacteric refers to the period in a woman's life when she transitions from her reproductive years to menopause.

Question 20

Puberty begins with the appearance of primary sex characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Puberty begins with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics, such as pubic hair and breast development, not primary sex characteristics, which are present at birth (e.g., ovaries in females, testes in males).

Quiz 13: Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Which of the following will NOT promote competence in children?

People are living longer than ever before.

Adolescents who retain close ties to their parents have more adjustment problems.

People who have adopted a set of beliefs or a course of action, though with no period of serious self-exploration or self-examination, have the identity status of ______.

People who have emerged from an identity crisis with a commitment to a relatively stable set of personal beliefs and a course of action in pursuing a particular career, have the identity status of ______.

Tasha is actively working through her personal beliefs and struggling to determine what her college major should be and what career she should pursue. She has not yet been able to determine which choice is best for her. Her identity status is best described as ______.

After several months of wrestling with her goals, Tasha has decided, on her own, to pursue a course of study in engineering to become an engineer. Her identity status is best described as ______.

The thought processes of preschoolers and adolescents are similar in that they are both often characterized by egocentrism.

People who are not yet committed to a set of personal beliefs or career choices and show no real interest in developing these commitments have an identity status of ______.

Tasha is just enjoying being a teenager. She has no interest yet in exploring her career options or commitments. She figures, "when the time comes, I'll deal with it then." Her identity status is best described as ______.

Ejaculation in males is evidence of reproductive capacity.

Puberty is the time of transition from childhood to adulthood.

People who are currently in a state of identity crisis concerning their beliefs or career choices have the identity status of ______.

Regular exercise has been shown to do each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following will NOT promote competence in children?

The adolescent brain is still maturing, especially the part that puts the brakes on risky or impulsive behavior.

Adolescence is the period of life when people are most likely to engage in risky behavior.

Tasha has decided to pursue a course of study in engineering because that is what her parents told her to do. Her identity status is best described as ______.

The beginning of menstruation is called the climacteric.

Puberty begins with the appearance of primary sex characteristics.