Question 1

Summarize the criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning put forth by Carol Gilligan. Does the research support or contradict these criticisms?

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Question 2

What steps are being taken at the high school in the video to help prevent violence at their school?

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Question 3

How do peer groups change their structure across the years of adolescence? How do cliques and crowds differ?

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Question 4

Describe adolescent romantic relationships. By what age do teens have a sense of what it means to be in love? What are some gender differences in these perceptions?

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Question 5

How did Emily's friends react when they first saw her kissing her girl friend?

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Question 6

Consider someone you know, perhaps even yourself, who comes from a biracial family. What are some of the struggles that biracial teens have to overcome? Is what the text says consistent with your own experience?

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Question 7

Summarize the research findings on violent crimes committed by adolescents. How successful have programs been in decreasing youth violence? Describe the newer approaches aimed at decreasing delinquency and their success.

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Question 8

Deficits in role-taking skills may lead to what type of behavior in adolescence?

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Question 9

Which of the following best summarizes the Asian girl's attitude about ethnicity?

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The passage states that the Asian girl "doesn't want her children to feel like they have to fit into a traditional Asian mold." She also expresses frustration with stereotypes associated with being Asian. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it aligns with the girl's attitude of not wanting to be held to traditional Asian cultural norms and stereotypes.

Question 10

According to Marcia, the two dimensions that make up identity status are ________ and ________.

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Question 11

List four different gender role identities identified by Bem. Give an example of a traditional gender role identity and an example of a nontraditional gender role identity. Explain how these roles affect self-esteem.

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Question 12

By what age do most teens commit to a sexual orientation identity? What's the difference between boys and girls in this commitment?

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Question 13

Explain why adolescents of ethnic minorities tend to model athletes and "famous" individuals rather than people that they are familiar with in their every day lives, even if these people are high achievers.

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Question 14

Identify James Marcia's four identity statuses. Explain how crisis and commitment work together to achieve identity achievement status.

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Question 15

Chris is about to graduate from high school. He has given no thought to whether to attend college or seek full-time employment. When asked what he has planned for his future, he just shrugs his shoulders. Whenever he is asked for an opinion about the current presidential elections, his response is "I don't really care." According to Marcia, Chris's attitudes demonstrate which identity status?

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Chris's lack of direction and apathy toward important life decisions and current events suggest that he is experiencing identity diffusion, which is the state of being without clear goals or direction in life.

Question 16

In the end, all of Emily's friends ________ that she is gay and seem to be okay with it.

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Question 17

How did the divorce of his parents affect the young man in the video? Do you think that his experience is typical? Do you think that there are specific factors in this example that contribute to the negative effects of divorce?

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Question 18

Who is the theorist that argues that an ethic based on caring for others and maintaining social relationships is as important to moral reasoning as ideas about justice?

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Question 19

What is the relative importance of parental support and peer support to most adolescents?

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Question 20

According to the typical 14-year-old, what's the best way to solve disagreements between friend?

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Quiz 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence