Question 1

Intimacy, according to Erikson, has little to do with:

Accepted Answer

Erikson's concept of intimacy is more about the ability to form close, meaningful relationships and share oneself with others, which is closely tied to identity development, rather than the institution of marriage itself.

Question 2

If an emerging adult wanted to go into broadcast journalism, a Myers-Briggs inventory that described her personality as __________________ would be an indicator that she would succeed in this career field.

Accepted Answer

ENFJs are known for their ability to connect with people, which is a key aspect of broadcast journalism. They also have strong communication skills and a natural ability to lead and organize, which are important traits in this career field. Additionally, ENFJs are often described as persuasive, charismatic, and confident, all of which are valuable qualities for those working in broadcast journalism.

Question 3

An emerging adult who is negligent, lazy, disorganized, and often late will score low on the _____________ dimension of the Big Five.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness refers to the tendency to be organized, responsible, reliable, and goal-oriented. A person who is negligent, lazy, disorganized and often late exhibits traits that are the opposite of conscientiousness, indicating a low score on this dimension of the Big Five.

Question 4

The Big Five refers to five major dimensions of personality that can be used to describe the personality of all emerging adults.

Accepted Answer

The Big Five, also known as the Five-Factor Model, are widely recognized and used to describe the personality traits of individuals across various cultures and ages, including emerging adults.

Question 5

An emerging adult is complaining that his roommate is always wanting to "tag along," and that he's talkative, full of energy, and always high-fiving and hugging. You can use your knowledge of the Big Five to explain that his roommate is highly:

Accepted Answer

Based on the description provided, the roommate's behavior of being talkative, full of energy, and always seeking social interaction through high-fiving and hugging suggests a high level of extroversion. Extroversion is one of the personality traits that falls under the Big Five personality dimensions, along with openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Question 6

From the psychosocial perspective, a young adult who successfully achieved a sense of identity in adolescence and emerging adulthood is more likely to achieve _______________ in young adulthood.

Accepted Answer

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, successfully achieving a sense of identity in adolescence and emerging adulthood leads to the ability to form close and intimate relationships in young adulthood. Therefore, the best choice is B, intimacy.

Question 7

Which of the following describes "intimacy" according to Erikson?

Accepted Answer

Erikson's concept of intimacy centers on emotional intimacy, which involves the ability to form deep, close relationships with others based on trust, empathy, and mutual understanding. While physical and intellectual intimacy may also play a role in close relationships, Erikson emphasizes the emotional component as being key to successfully navigating this stage of life.

Question 8

Resolving the crisis intimacy versus isolation involves _________________ in partnership with another.

Accepted Answer

Resolving the crisis of intimacy versus isolation involves learning to share oneself with another. This means being open, vulnerable, and trusting in a partnership, which is necessary for developing and maintaining strong intimate relationships. Continuing with identity development and revising identity are important, but they are not the main focus of this particular crisis. Learning to protect oneself is also important, but it can be a hindrance to intimacy if taken too far, as it may close one off from others.

Question 9

An emerging adult who is trusting, lenient, soft-hearted, and good-natured scores high on the _____________ dimension of the Big Five.

Accepted Answer

These traits are associated with agreeableness, which is one of the dimensions of the Big Five personality traits. Openness refers to creativity and imagination, conscientiousness refers to being responsible and organized, and extroversion refers to sociability and assertiveness.

Question 10

Personality plays a role in determining how an individual will experience the transition to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Personality traits such as openness, conscientiousness, and emotional stability can affect how an individual approaches and experiences the challenges and opportunities of adulthood. For example, a highly conscientious individual may be better equipped to handle the responsibilities of independence, while a person who is low in emotional stability may struggle with the stress of new experiences and changes.

Question 11

Personality inventories can help describe personality, but also some can be used to determine if an individual's personality is:

Accepted Answer

Personality inventories can be used to identify pathological personality traits, such as narcissism or borderline personality disorder, which can have negative impacts on an individual's life and relationships.

Question 12

In combination, the Big Five personality traits are organized into unique patterns that determine an emerging adult's personality:

Accepted Answer

The Big Five personality traits are not just individual components, but rather they interact and form a unique pattern or profile that distinguishes one person from another. These profiles can be used to describe an individual's personality in a comprehensive way. Therefore, option C, profile, is the best choice.

Question 13

Healthy resolution of Erikson's sixth stage of psychosocial development in young adulthood results in the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Erikson's sixth stage of psychosocial development in young adulthood is intimacy vs. isolation. The healthy resolution of this stage results in the ability to form close relationships and share oneself with another. This includes not just romantic relationships, but also close friendships and other forms of social connection. While getting married, cohabitating, and finding a romantic partner may be part of this process for some individuals, they are not the only indicators of a successful resolution of this stage.

Question 14

A personality inventory can be useful to emerging adults with respect to career development because they provide information about _________________ that can be strengths in some jobs and weaknesses in others.

Accepted Answer

Personality inventories assess an individual's traits, characteristics, and tendencies. Knowing these traits can help emerging adults identify careers that align with their strengths and weaknesses.

Question 15

Personality is a combination of _________________characteristics that determine how a person, thinks, feels, and acts.

Accepted Answer

Personality is a complex construct that encompasses emotional, behavioral, and attitudinal characteristics. These characteristics interact with one another to determine how an individual thinks, feels, and acts in various situations. Therefore, option D, which includes all three types of characteristics, is the most comprehensive and accurate choice. Options A, B, and C are too narrow to capture the full scope of personality.

Question 16

An emerging adult patient at the college counseling center reports that she has been to the health center numerous times complaining of headaches and stomachaches but the doctors there "don't know anything." Her MMPI indicates high:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An emerging adult patient at the college...

Question 17

The psychosocial crisis of personality development associated with young adulthood is intimacy versus isolation.

Accepted Answer

The psychosocial crisis associated with young adulthood, according to Erik Erikson's theory of personality development, is indeed intimacy versus isolation. This stage typically occurs between the ages of 18 and 40 and involves the struggle to establish meaningful connections with others while maintaining a sense of individual identity.

Question 18

If a young adult is having difficulty resolving the psychosocial task of development associated with young adulthood, she might describe feeling:

Accepted Answer

In young adulthood, the primary psychosocial task is to form intimate relationships, as described by Erik Erikson's stage of "Intimacy vs. Isolation." Difficulty in this stage can lead to feelings of loneliness and disconnection.

Question 19

According to Erikson's psychosocial stage theory, personality development faces a normative crisis in young adulthood.

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory, the psychosocial crisis in young adulthood is the intimacy vs. isolation stage, where individuals seek to develop close relationships with others or risk feeling isolated and disconnected.

Question 20

The healthy resolution of the psychosocial task of young adulthood is achieved when a young adult can answer "yes" to the question:

Accepted Answer

The psychosocial task of young adulthood, according to Erik Erikson's theory, is to establish intimacy and long-term relationships with others, which includes finding meaningful love and being able to share one's life with another person. Answering "yes" to this question demonstrates that the young adult has successfully developed the ability to form intimate relationships, which is a crucial aspect of healthy psychological development during young adulthood. While finding meaning in life, being able to work, and being a successful parent are important, they are not the defining tasks of young adulthood according to Erikson's theory.

Quiz 12: Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood