Question 1

When asked to describe himself, Bobby replied, "I go to school. I like turtles. I have a dog named Fred. You want to see him?" How old is Bobby MOST likely to be?

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Bobby's response is simple and childlike, suggesting he is likely to be young. The mention of going to school and liking turtles further supports this.

Question 2

When asked to describe herself, Nadine states, "I'm a happy kid, I play the piano, and I'm on the school softball team." Nadine is likely in which of Piaget's stages?

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Nadine's ability to describe herself using concrete examples of her activities and interests suggests she is in the Concrete Operations stage, which typically includes children ages 7 to 11. This stage is characterized by the development of logical thought about concrete events.

Question 3

Children's self-descriptions begin to include category membership during

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Question 4

Children's self-descriptions begin to include references to emotions during

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Question 5

Which of the following self-descriptions is MOST likely to be offered by a 9-year-old?

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A 9-year-old is likely to describe themselves in terms of social identity, abilities, and personality traits, as seen in option B.

Question 6

"When I see homeless people on the street, I try to be kind. I think I am generous. I think I could be a good doctor, except I pass out when I see blood." The child who provided this self-description is MOST likely to be

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Question 7

When describing herself, Lise says, "Well, I'm pretty quiet in the classroom and I don't put my hand up much. But when I'm at the mall with my friends, I'm a lot louder!" Based on this self-description, we could conclude that Lise is likely

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Question 8

Billy describes himself in the following way: "I am sort of tall, I have freckles, and I'm a good soccer player". Based on this self-description, Billy is most likely ______ years old.

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At around 8 years old, children are more likely to describe themselves using both physical characteristics (like being "sort of tall" and having "freckles") and competencies in skills or activities (such as being a "good soccer player"). This reflects the developmental stage where they begin to recognize and articulate their own abilities and physical attributes more clearly.

Question 9

In later adolescence, teens can purposely behave in ways that do not reflect their true selves, described as

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False self behavior in adolescence refers to the phenomenon where teenagers might act in ways that are not aligned with their genuine identity or feelings, often as a means to fit in, meet expectations of others, or explore different aspects of their identity.

Question 10

According to Phinney and Kohatsu (1997), ethnic minority groups pass through three phases in ethnic identity development. During the second phase

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In the second phase of ethnic identity development according to Phinney and Kohatsu (1997), adolescents grow increasingly interested in learning about their ethnic and cultural heritage, marking a period of exploration.

Question 11

Richard is an adolescent Fransaskois. He has recently grown increasingly interested in his Francophone cultural heritage, despite his considerable exposure to Anglophone media and his frequent contact with Anglophone adolescents. Which of the phases of ethnic identity development described by Phinney and Kohatsu (1997) best fit his increased interest in his heritage?

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Richard's growing interest in his Francophone cultural heritage indicates he is in Phase 2 of Phinney and Kohatsu's model of ethnic identity development. This phase involves exploration and a deeper investigation into one's cultural roots and heritage.

Question 12

Berry (2007) argues that integration is associated with the best adaptation outcome for immigrant youth. Integration involves

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Berry's concept of integration for immigrant youth involves maintaining a positive identity in both their ethnic and Canadian cultures, being bilingual, and developing friendships across cultures, thus all the provided alternatives are correct.

Question 13

"Cultural continuity" describes six variables that

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Cultural continuity refers to the preservation and transmission of cultural identity, which has been found to have a protective effect against suicide among young First Nations people by fostering a sense of belonging, identity, and resilience.

Question 14

One cultural factor that plays an important protective role in reducing suicide risk among young First Nations people is

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Knowledge of a First Nations language is a cultural factor that has been identified as playing a significant protective role in reducing suicide risk among young First Nations people. This connection to cultural heritage and identity can provide a sense of belonging and resilience.

Question 15

The looking-glass self refers to the conception of the self based on

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The looking-glass self is a concept in sociology that describes how an individual's self-concept is influenced by their beliefs about how others perceive them. This involves imagining how one is viewed by others, interpreting others' reactions, and developing a self-concept based on these perceptions.

Question 16

Andre bases his view of himself on how he thinks his friends see him. This is known as

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The looking-glass self is a concept that suggests a person's self-concept is influenced by their beliefs about how others perceive them. This is exactly what Andre is experiencing, as he bases his view of himself on how he thinks his friends see him.

Question 17

The competence view of the self holds that our level of self-esteem results from a combination of what we would like to achieve and

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The competence view of the self suggests that self-esteem is influenced by our confidence in our ability to achieve our goals, which relates to our perceived competence.

Question 18

The most common method of assessing children's self-esteem involves

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Questionnaires are the most common method for assessing children's self-esteem because they can directly capture a child's self-perceptions in a structured and quantifiable manner.

Question 19

Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Children is a questionnaire designed to assess children's opinions of their

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Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Children assesses multiple domains of self-concept, including scholastic competence, athletic competence, and physical appearance, among others.

Question 20

The questionnaire version of Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Children is designed to

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The questionnaire version of Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Children is specifically designed to yield a score for self-evaluation in five domains of competence, including academic competence, social competence, physical competence, behavioral conduct, and self-worth.

Quiz 13: Development of the Self