Question 1

Discuss your assertive rights.

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Question 2

Describe Kohlberg's theory of moral development.   What types of morality or moral perspectives characterize each stage?   Discuss how the perspectives characterizing each stage might affect a person's ideas and behavior.

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Question 3

What are Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development?   Identify and explain the crises characteristic of each stage.

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Question 4

The first "S" in the SAD PERSONS scale stands for "sex."

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The first "S" in the SAD PERSONS scale stands for "Sex," with males being at a higher risk for suicide, thus scoring a point in the assessment.

Question 5

Spirituality rises above concern over worldly things and expands consciousness to a realm beyond the physical environment.

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Spirituality often involves seeking a connection to something greater than oneself, which can transcend the material aspects of life and expand one's consciousness beyond the immediate physical environment.

Question 6

A suicide prevention task force provides a potentially effective means to evaluate the need for services and decide what types of services to offer.

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A suicide prevention task force can assess the community's needs, identify gaps in existing services, and recommend appropriate interventions, thus potentially being effective in deciding the types and scope of services to offer for suicide prevention.

Question 7

The majority of lesbian and gay youth do not cope with the stressors of their lives very well.

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Research shows that while lesbian and gay youth may face significant stressors related to their sexual orientation, many demonstrate resilience and cope effectively with these challenges. They often develop strong coping mechanisms and support networks.

Question 8

Cite why lesbian and gay adolescents in this culture suffer even more extreme obstacles to identity development than do their heterosexual peers.

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Question 9

Describe examples of community approach to suicide prevention.

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Question 10

Crisis telephone lines are an effective approach to suicide prevention, but callers must give their names in order to be helped.

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Crisis telephone lines, including suicide prevention hotlines, often allow callers to remain anonymous to encourage more people to reach out for help without fear of breach of privacy or stigma.

Quiz 7: Psychological Development in Adolescence