Question 1

Studies of ethnic identity development have shown that, relative to ethnic minorities, White adolescents are more likely to:

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A)   identify their specific heritage (e.g., German, Irish) .
B)   have a stronger sense of ethnic identity.
C)   avoid using "panethnic" labels to describe themselves.
D)   identify themselves as "American" rather than a specific heritage label.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following factors is the most important predictor of overall self-esteem?

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A)   athletic ability
B)   academic ability
C)   physical appearance self-esteem
D)   moral conductE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Ethnic identity may be sped up if parents teach their children:

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A)   to ignore society's conflicting messages about race.
B)   to respect their elders.
C)   to attend church regularly.
D)   about dealing with racism.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

According to the textbook, young adolescents with __________ also report high levels of anxiety, tension, and adjustment problems.

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A)   a volatile self-image
B)   an aggressive parent
C)   extremely low self-esteem
D)   very few close peersE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

According to the textbook, Black individuals who believe that the public has low regard for their ethnic group typically:

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A)   are more sensitive to racial cues.
B)   are less sensitive to racial cues.
C)   have low private regard.
D)   have high private regard.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which adolescent would be expected to have the greatest difficulty establishing a sense of identity?

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A)   Michael, who has many alternatives available to him in many different arenas
B)   Melvin, who has a moderate number of alternatives available to him in a few different arenas
C)   Jay, who has few alternatives available to him and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps
D)   All of these adolescents are likely to have difficulty establishing a sense of identity.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Edith, the adolescent daughter of the local district attorney, has recently been hanging out with a rowdy group of youth who have vandalized a number of public buildings. Edith has most likely adopted a:

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A)   false-self behavior.
B)   negative peer culture.
C)   negative identity.
D)   All of these are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Recent identity research has debunked which of the following myths about identity development in adolescence?

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A)   There is an identity crisis that is resolved during adolescence.
B)   There is a clear, systematic order in which all individuals must pass through the stages of identity development.
C)   Identity achievement is the final state of identity development for all individuals.
D)   All of these ideas about identity development in adolescence are myths that have been debunked in research studies.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Identity formation is best seen as a:

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A)   series of interrelated developments.
B)   single developmental issue.
C)   discrete quantitative switch.
D)   movement into a new and different person.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning ethnic identity is false?

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A)   Proficiency in one's ethnic language and interacting with peers from the same ethnic group are associated with having a strong ethnic identity.
B)   Foreign-born ethnic minority adolescents express more negative feelings about mainstream American ideals than their more acculturated peers.
C)   Foreign-born ethnic minority adolescents perform better in school than their more acculturated peers.
D)   Foreign-born ethnic minority adolescents are less likely to be involved in delinquent behavior than their more acculturated peers.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Temperament and personality tend to become _________ as we __________.

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A)   stable; take more classes
B)   unstable; get older
C)   more stable; get older
D)   unstable; take more classesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Describe how the identity development of minority adolescents differs from the identity development of White adolescents. What unique challenges do minority adolescents, including multiethnic and foreign-born adolescents, face? How do minorities respond to these challenges? Be sure to describe the pathways related to positive and negative outcomes among minority youth.

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Question 13

Susan, a White adolescent, is more likely to be vulnerable to disturbances in ________ than any other group of youngsters.

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A)   self-concept
B)   self-image
C)   false-self behavior
D)   family relationshipsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Amy, a 16-year-old girl, is shy around boys though she would really like to be more outgoing. This reflects:

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A)   the drive toward positive self-esteem.
B)   the discrepancy between her ideal and actual selves.
C)   a false sense of self-concept.
D)   All of these are correct.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following individuals would be considered to be in an identity diffusion state?

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A)   Alexandra, who has not made firm commitments and is not currently trying to make them
B)   Denise, who has made identity commitments without needing a period of exploration
C)   Brandon, who is in the midst of a period of exploration
D)   Francis, who has established a coherent sense of identity; she has made identity commitments after a period of explorationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

One's sense of oneself as male, female, or transgender is called

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A)   multiethnic.
B)   gender identity.
C)   sexual orientation.
D)   gender roles behavior.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

According to Sellers's Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI) , three different aspects of racial identity are important to consider in understanding discrimination and its effects. These three components are:

Accepted Answer

A)   private regard, public regard, and racial centrality.
B)   private regard, external regard, and familial regard.
C)   racial centrality, external regard, and code switching.
D)   public regard, private regard, and perceived discrimination.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

How positively or negatively people feel about themselves defines:

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A)   self-regulation.
B)   self-esteem.
C)   self-attribution.
D)   self-idealization.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Whose research supports Erikson's theory on identity development?

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A)   Phinney
B)   Harter
C)   Marcia
D)   GilliganE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to the textbook, research indicates which of the following is not a correlate of high self-esteem?

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A)   approval of parents
B)   approval of peers
C)   succeeding in school
D)   involvement in many extracurricular activitiesE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Identity

Which of the following statements concerning ethnic identity is false?

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Which adolescent would be expected to have the greatest difficulty establishing a sense of identity?

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Recent identity research has debunked which of the following myths about identity development in adolescence?

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Whose research supports Erikson's theory on identity development?

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Edith, the adolescent daughter of the local district attorney, has recently been hanging out with a rowdy group of youth who have vandalized a number of public buildings. Edith has most likely adopted a:

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One's sense of oneself as male, female, or transgender is called

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How positively or negatively people feel about themselves defines:

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Which of the following factors is the most important predictor of overall self-esteem?

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Identity formation is best seen as a:

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According to the textbook, young adolescents with __________ also report high levels of anxiety, tension, and adjustment problems.

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Which of the following individuals would be considered to be in an identity diffusion state?

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According to the textbook, Black individuals who believe that the public has low regard for their ethnic group typically:

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According to Sellers's Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI) , three different aspects of racial identity are important to consider in understanding discrimination and its effects. These three components are:

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Ethnic identity may be sped up if parents teach their children:

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Amy, a 16-year-old girl, is shy around boys though she would really like to be more outgoing. This reflects:

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Temperament and personality tend to become _ as we __.

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Susan, a White adolescent, is more likely to be vulnerable to disturbances in ________ than any other group of youngsters.

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According to the textbook, research indicates which of the following is not a correlate of high self-esteem?

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Studies of ethnic identity development have shown that, relative to ethnic minorities, White adolescents are more likely to:

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Exam 8: Identity

Which of the following statements concerning ethnic identity is false?

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Which adolescent would be expected to have the greatest difficulty establishing a sense of identity?

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Recent identity research has debunked which of the following myths about identity development in adolescence?

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Whose research supports Erikson's theory on identity development?

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Edith, the adolescent daughter of the local district attorney, has recently been hanging out with a rowdy group of youth who have vandalized a number of public buildings. Edith has most likely adopted a:

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One's sense of oneself as male, female, or transgender is called

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How positively or negatively people feel about themselves defines:

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Which of the following factors is the most important predictor of overall self-esteem?

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Identity formation is best seen as a:

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According to the textbook, young adolescents with __________ also report high levels of anxiety, tension, and adjustment problems.

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Which of the following individuals would be considered to be in an identity diffusion state?

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According to the textbook, Black individuals who believe that the public has low regard for their ethnic group typically:

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According to Sellers's Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI) , three different aspects of racial identity are important to consider in understanding discrimination and its effects. These three components are:

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Ethnic identity may be sped up if parents teach their children:

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Amy, a 16-year-old girl, is shy around boys though she would really like to be more outgoing. This reflects:

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Temperament and personality tend to become _________ as we __________.

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Susan, a White adolescent, is more likely to be vulnerable to disturbances in ________ than any other group of youngsters.

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According to the textbook, research indicates which of the following is not a correlate of high self-esteem?

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