Question 1

According to the textbook, which factor has a significant impact the level of self-disclosure teenagers are likely to engage in online?

Accepted Answer

Attachment style significantly impacts the level of self-disclosure teenagers are likely to engage in online, as it influences their comfort and trust in forming relationships and sharing personal information.

Question 2

Which of the following has been identified as a variable that can complicate the process of forming an identity?

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity can complicate identity formation as individuals may struggle with integrating cultural heritage with the dominant culture, leading to identity conflicts.

Question 3

According to the textbook, where does current research stand with regards to what determines sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

Current research suggests that sexual orientation is influenced by a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. There is no consensus on a single cause, and it is considered to be a complex interplay of various influences rather than the result of one specific factor like a "gay gene" or solely environmental factors such as peer influence.

Question 4

Which scenario best describes the nature of cultural appropriation?

Accepted Answer

Cultural appropriation involves the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often by a dominant culture from a minority or marginalized culture, without understanding or respecting the original meaning and context. This can lead to the trivialization and commodification of cultural practices and symbols.

Question 5

Which term best describes dating relationships in early adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Early adolescence dating relationships are often characterized as short-lived due to the developmental stage of the individuals involved, where relationships may not yet have the depth or stability seen in later years.

Question 6

Karen enjoys looking at websites that describe various professions and the personal qualities associated with those occupations. She spends time considering which profession might be the best fit for her. According to Erikson, what term refers to this form of adolescent experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Erikson referred to this period of experimentation with different roles and possibilities as a "psychological moratorium." It's a time when adolescents explore various options and aspects of their identity before making commitments.

Question 7

How common is sexual touching among Canadian adolescents?

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Question 8

According to your textbook, what is the best approach parents can take with teens on the topic of suicide?

Accepted Answer

Being open and honest while avoiding judgments creates a safe space for teens to express their feelings and concerns about suicide. This approach encourages communication and can provide support to those in need.

Question 9

Egale Canada Human Rights Trust conducted Canada's first national survey on homophobia in Canadian schools. What percentage of straight participants reported making homophobic remarks sometimes or frequently?

Accepted Answer

Egale Canada Human Rights Trust's national survey found that almost 40% of straight participants reported making homophobic remarks sometimes or frequently, highlighting the prevalence of such attitudes in Canadian schools.

Question 10

Which of the following accounts for the reduction in adolescent self-esteem between middle childhood and ages 12 to 13?

Accepted Answer

As adolescents develop cognitively, they become more aware of the discrepancies between their real self and their ideal self, which can lead to a reduction in self-esteem.

Question 11

Which statement best describes the concept of a generation gap between adolescents and their parents?

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Question 12

What does current information suggest about the generation gap between parents and their children?

Accepted Answer

Current information suggests that the generation gap is often exaggerated and not as significant as commonly believed, with many shared values and understanding between parents and children.

Question 13

According to the textbook, which of the following allows adolescents to consider an assortment of life choices available to them?

Accepted Answer

Formal operational thinking, a concept introduced by Piaget, enables adolescents to think abstractly and consider hypothetical situations, thus allowing them to explore a wide range of life choices and possibilities beyond concrete experiences.

Question 14

Jennifer is in Grade 8. She has little interest in her high-school goals or in any potential career goals. What identity statuses might be attributed to Jennifer?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer's lack of interest in high-school or career goals suggests she is in a state of diffusion, where she hasn't yet explored or committed to any identities. Foreclosure might also apply if she's adopting an identity without exploration due to external expectations, but the lack of interest primarily indicates diffusion.

Question 15

In the Canadian legal system, whenever possible, the first time a youth is caught breaking the law, a response is implemented called extrajudicial measures. What is this process?

Accepted Answer

Extrajudicial measures are designed as an alternative to the formal court process and aim to address minor offenses outside the traditional court and custody systems, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration rather than punishment.

Question 16

Which statement provides the most common explanation for teenagers becoming pregnant in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Many teenagers become pregnant due to a lack of understanding or miscalculation of the odds of getting pregnant, often due to inadequate sexual education or misconceptions about fertility and contraception.

Question 17

Frank's father and grandfather are doctors. Frank doesn't enjoy his science classes, but he loves to debate and has excelled debating skills. Some of his teachers have told Frank that he would make a great lawyer. Frank indicated in his career class he wants to be doctor, like his father and grandfather. According to James Marcia, what identity status does Frank represent?

Accepted Answer

Frank is in the foreclosure identity status because he has committed to being a doctor without exploring other options that align more closely with his interests and skills, such as becoming a lawyer. This commitment is based on his family's expectations rather than his own exploration.

Question 18

Which pastime are boys and their friends more likely to engage in than girls?

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Question 19

On career day, Melissa went to every university booth and picked up their pamphlets. She brought them home, looked at their websites, and then determined the number of years required to complete each program, the costs, and the likelihood of getting accepted on the basis of her marks. She narrowed her choices down to five graduate programs and sent out her applications. What identity status describes Melissa's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Melissa's behavior is indicative of identity achievement. She explored various options (by visiting university booths and researching programs) and made a committed decision by applying to five graduate programs. This process of exploration followed by commitment is characteristic of identity achievement.

Question 20

Hannah is deciding which school club to join to pursue her interest in improving the environment. She decides to attend each club's orientation meeting to learn about the environmental projects that each club offers. Hannah's process illustrates James Marcia's concept of identity status. Which two dimensions characterize Marcia's process?

Accepted Answer

Marcia's concept of identity status is characterized by two dimensions: exploration and commitment. Exploration involves investigating various options, while commitment refers to making a decision and sticking with it. Hannah's process of attending orientation meetings to explore her options before deciding on a club to join illustrates these dimensions.

Quiz 12: Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development