Question 1

Lawrence refuses to have friendships with girls,insisting that they have "cooties" and are from another planet.What stage of psychosocial development is Lawrence exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence's refusal to have friendships with girls and his belief that they have "cooties" and are from another planet suggests that he prefers to associate with individuals of the same sex. This behavior is consistent with the concept of homosociality, in which an individual tends to seek out and associate with members of their own sex. Homosociality is often observed during the middle childhood stage of development.

Question 2

The term heterosociality means:

Accepted Answer

Heterosociality refers to the tendency to seek out social interaction with individuals of the opposite gender. This can include friendships, but does not specifically refer to romantic relationships. Option A refers specifically to developing romantic relationships, which is too narrow a definition. Option C describes same-gender social interaction and Option D describes a preference for non-binary individuals, neither of which accurately reflect the meaning of heterosociality.

Question 3

Mac is good-looking,charming,and a leader at school.He also manipulates others to get what he wants.It is most likely that Mac has:

Accepted Answer

Mac's traits of being good-looking, charming, and a leader, combined with his manipulative behavior, suggest he has perceived popularity, which is based on visibility and social dominance rather than being well-liked.

Question 4

Which of the following purposes of dating includes learning cooperation,consideration,and responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of socialization in dating is to learn cooperation, consideration, and responsibility, which are all important social skills. It involves getting to know people outside one's immediate social circle and learning how to interact with others in a mature and responsible way. While achieving intimacy, companionship, and recreation can also be goals of dating, they do not necessarily focus on building these specific social skills.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques Kaczmarek and Backlund suggest that parents use to help their adolescents cope with a break-up?

Accepted Answer

This option is not mentioned in the article as a technique suggested by Kaczmarek and Backlund.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about daters versus nondaters is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Option A is true because daters have already taken steps towards independence and have more freedom as compared to nondaters who often have to abide by strict rules set by their parents. 
Option B is true because casual daters tend to have a wider social circle and may not be as emotionally invested in their dating relationship as steady daters who tend to prioritize their romantic partner over other friends.
Option C is true because if daters have a distant relationship with their parents, they may lack an emotional support system which can impact their overall satisfaction with their dating relationship.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered one the three stages of children's psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

The three stages of children's psychosocial development typically include autosociality, where children play alone; homosociality, where they play with members of the same sex; and heterosociality, where they interact with both sexes. Bisociality is not recognized as one of these stages.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about adolescent love is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that teenage boys tend to fall in love more quickly and more often than teenage girls do.

Question 9

Adolescents indicate that if they had to work in same-gender pairs on a school assignment,they would want a partner who was:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adolescents indicate that if they had to...

Question 10

Two tools that adolescents with perceived popularity often use to hold on to their high status are:

Accepted Answer

Adolescents with perceived popularity often use relational aggression, such as spreading rumors or excluding others, to maintain their high status. They may also use reputational aggression, such as threatening to damage someone's reputation, as a way to keep others from challenging their popularity. Physical aggression and verbal aggression may also be used, but they are not as closely tied to maintaining perceived popularity as relational and reputational aggression. Therefore, the best choice is (D) relational aggression and reputational aggression.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven purposes of dating that are listed in the text?

Accepted Answer

The seven purposes of dating listed in the text are recreation, socialization, companionship, mate selection, emotional fulfillment, sexual fulfillment, and achieving intimacy. "Achieving identity" is not one of the listed purposes.

Question 12

Primary school children,who only enjoy being with others of the same gender,are illustrating:

Accepted Answer

Homosociality refers to the desire to socialize with one's own gender. This behavior is common among children, especially during the primary school years. While some children may have close friends of both genders, others may prefer to be with their own gender. This is a normal and healthy aspect of social development.

Question 13

Preschool children,who get the most satisfaction from being by themselves,illustrate:

Accepted Answer

Autosociality refers to the preference for being alone and is commonly observed in young children who are still learning about and developing social relationships. This trait is often seen in preschool-aged children who are learning how to interact with others, but also enjoy time spent on their own exploring their environment and playing independently.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression often evolves into or is used alongside reputational aggression as children grow older, rather than being a precursor to it. Relational aggression involves harming someone through manipulation or damage to their relationships, while reputational aggression involves harming someone's social standing or reputation through gossip or lies. The progression typically sees these forms of aggression becoming more sophisticated with age, rather than one being used exclusively before the other.

Question 15

Spreading rumors and lies about someone in order to ruin his or her social standing is called:

Accepted Answer

Spreading rumors and lies about someone in order to ruin his or her social standing is called reputational aggression.

Question 16

Allen and his six male friends hang out together all the time,often going to concerts or just driving around together.Some characterize this adolescent group focus as:

Accepted Answer

This behavior is characterized as "herd life," which refers to the tendency of adolescents to form close-knit groups or cliques. These groups often engage in activities together, providing a sense of belonging and identity among peers.

Question 17

Adolescents who enjoy having friendships with both genders are illustrating:

Accepted Answer

Heterosociality refers to the preference for socializing with individuals of the opposite gender. Therefore, adolescents who enjoy having friendships with both genders would illustrate heterosociality. The other options are not relevant to this scenario - autosociality refers to individuals who prefer their own company, bisociality refers to individuals who are attracted to and form relationships with individuals of both genders, and homosociality refers to individuals who prefer the company of individuals of the same gender.

Question 18

Adolescents with perceived popularity tend to:

Accepted Answer

Adolescents who are perceived as popular often exhibit a combination of traits, including physical attractiveness, social manipulation, and a tendency to spend significant amounts on clothing to maintain or enhance their status among peers. These characteristics contribute to their perceived popularity.

Question 19

A boy's first effort to contact a girl usually involves:

Accepted Answer

Boys often use teasing or playful roughhousing as a way to show interest and get attention from a girl, as it can be a less direct and more socially acceptable way to express interest at a young age.

Question 20

Ann suddenly finds that a group of girls who used to talk with her are now ignoring her.Ann is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression involves damaging someone's social relationships or reputation, such as spreading rumors or ignoring someone in social situations. In this scenario, the girls are purposely ignoring Ann, causing damage to her social relationships and isolating her from the group. Manipulative aggression, reputational aggression, and verbal aggression all involve different types of harm or damage, but do not fit the specific actions taken by the girls in this scenario.

Quiz 10: Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers