Question 1

Which of the following adolescents is most likely to be in a state of identity moratorium or achievement?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents in a state of identity moratorium or achievement are actively exploring and questioning their beliefs and values, while also being open to new experiences and perspectives. Adam's curiosity and open-mindedness suggest he is in this state, while Noah's self-indulgence and doubt, Daniel's assumption of absolute truth, and Gabriel's conformity and obedience are not indicative of this state.

Question 2

For most young people, identity development

Accepted Answer

Identity development for most young people involves a process of exploration followed by commitment. This process can take many years and involves exploring different options and values before making a commitment to a particular identity. It is a complex process that requires self-reflection and consideration of personal beliefs and values. It is not a crisis that occurs at a specific age or something that emerges spontaneously without exploration.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about identity development?

Accepted Answer

Identity development is a complex and ongoing process that does not follow a linear path. It is also influenced by various factors such as culture, family, and experiences. Therefore, option B is the only true statement about identity development. The other options are incorrect because identities can change over time, there is no age limit for identity development and progress towards identity formulation can occur at any age, not just during high school.

Question 4

Between the mid-1960s and the mid-1990s, the rate of adolescent suicide __________ in both the United States and Canada.

Accepted Answer

The statement directly provides that there was an increase in the rate of adolescent suicide between the mid-1960s and the mid-1990s, and the only option that indicates a significant increase is B) tripled.

Question 5

Research on adolescent suicide indicates that compared to boys, girls

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently found that girls make more unsuccessful suicide attempts than boys, but boys are more likely to die by suicide. Girls tend to use less lethal methods, such as overdosing on medications, whereas boys are more likely to use more lethal methods, such as firearms or hanging. Blaming parents for suicide attempts is not a consistent finding in research on adolescent suicide.

Question 6

According to identity theorists, individuals who move away from identity __________ toward identity __________ build a well-structured identity that integrates various domains.

Accepted Answer

Identity theorists suggest that moving away from foreclosure and diffusion, which are less mature identity statuses, towards moratorium and achievement, which involve exploration and commitment, helps in building a well-structured identity.

Question 7

Under what circumstances are minority youths likely to rebel, rejecting aspects of their ethnic background?

Accepted Answer

Minority youths may rebel and reject aspects of their ethnic background when immigrant parents who fear assimilation tightly restrict their teenagers, as this can lead to a feeling of detachment from their ethnic culture and a desire to assimilate into the dominant culture.

Question 8

Which of the following factors is linked to increased suicide in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following factors is linked...

Question 9

When asked whether he ever had doubts about his religious beliefs, Pedro said, "Yes, I just don't see how there can be a God and yet so much evil in the world." Pedro is experiencing identity

Accepted Answer

Pedro's question about the existence of God and the problem of evil suggests that he is actively questioning and exploring his beliefs, which is characteristic of identity moratorium. Identity foreclosure is a state where individuals accept the beliefs and values of their parents or culture without questioning them. Identity achievement is a state of firm identity commitment after a period of exploration, while identity diffusion refers to a lack of direction or identity confusion.

Question 10

Which of the following young adults is at risk for long-term identity foreclosure or diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Identity foreclosure refers to the process of committing to an identity without exploring alternatives. Diffusion, on the other hand, is characterized by a lack of commitment and exploration.

Option B describes Coulter, an aspiring chef who has no opportunity for culinary training. This situation may constrain Coulter's ability to explore different options and commit to a specific identity, putting him at risk for either long-term identity foreclosure or diffusion.

Question 11

Fourteen-year-old Farica volunteers at a local animal shelter to help her decide whether to become a veterinarian. Farica is demonstrating identity

Accepted Answer

Farica's volunteering at the animal shelter demonstrates her exploration of different career paths, which is a hallmark of the moratorium stage of identity development. This stage is characterized by active exploration and questioning of different identity options before committing to one.

Question 12

Because her mother and grandmother were teachers, Melissa has decided to become a teacher. Melissa is demonstrating identity

Accepted Answer

Melissa's decision to become a teacher based solely on her family's influence demonstrates foreclosure, which is when someone adopts an identity without exploration or consideration of other options.

Question 13

Recently, suicide has risen among __________; the current rate approaches that of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recently, suicide has risen among __________; the...

Question 14

Denison is an adolescent who has begun to define who he is, what he values, and what direction he chooses to pursue in life. Denison is

Accepted Answer

Denison's process of defining who he is, what he values and what direction he wants to pursue in life refers to the formation of identity. Identity is a crucial aspect of adolescent development, and it involves creating a sense of self that is distinct from others and encompasses multiple aspects of one's personality, social roles, and beliefs.

Question 15

In Ms. Ceyner's class, she encourages students to focus on mastering a task for its own sake and she praises individual performance improvement rather than comparisons to other classmates. By doing this, Ms. Ceyner is

Accepted Answer

By encouraging students to focus on mastering a task for its own sake and praising individual performance improvement, Ms. Ceyner is fostering a mastery-oriented approach. This approach emphasizes the importance of effort and progress rather than comparisons to other classmates or innate ability.

Question 16

Research on identity development has shown that

Accepted Answer

Research has found that diffused individuals have low levels of parental support and communication. This lack of support and communication can contribute to a lack of direction and confusion about one's identity.

Answer: B
 Foreclosed individuals have committed to an identity without exploring their options and tend to be less open to new experiences and ideas. This lack of openness can stem from a lack of confidence in their ability to know things with certainty.

Answer: C
 Moratorium individuals are actively exploring different options and possibilities for their identity, but may not have fully committed to any one path yet. While they may have close relationships with their parents, they may also struggle with finding healthy ways to separate themselves and establish independent identities.

Answer: D
 This statement is not accurate. Moratorium individuals tend to embrace the idea that truth is not always absolute and may be subject to change or multiple perspectives. Foreclosed individuals, on the other hand, tend to believe that there is one right way to live and think.

Question 17

Young people who go to work immediately after high school graduation often

Accepted Answer

Young people who go directly into the workforce after high school often have to quickly define themselves in relation to their jobs and responsibilities, which can lead to a sense of adulthood and a clear self-definition earlier than those who attend college and spend more time exploring different paths and identities.

Question 18

Which of the following adolescents would most likely attempt suicide?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following adolescents would most...

Question 19

Adolescents whose family members __________ typically surmount the threat that discrimination poses to a favorable ethnic identity.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents whose family members encourage them to disprove ethnic stereotypes of low achievement or antisocial behavior typically have a more positive ethnic identity and are better equipped to handle discrimination. This approach emphasizes the importance of their cultural heritage and challenges negative perceptions of their ethnic group.

Question 20

A large survey of high school students found that part-black biracial teenagers

Accepted Answer

The survey found that part-black biracial teenagers report as much discrimination as their black monoracial counterparts. This suggests that they are not immune to the discrimination faced by black individuals and may face additional discrimination due to their biracial identity.

Quiz 11: Self and Social Understanding