Question 1

In some prosperous Western societies, it is common for adolescents to graduate from high school, go to college, and still live at home with their parents. They have not yet assumed full adult responsibilities and independence. Psychologists have identified this period of time as

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middle adulthood.

early adulthood.

emerging adulthood.

late adolescence.

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emerging adulthood.

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middle adulthood.

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early adulthood.

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late adolescence.

Question 2

Kayden just turned 14. Which of the following changes will Kayden most likely exhibit?

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Kayden will distance herself from her parents, and her relationships with her friends will become more important.

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Kayden’s relationship with her mother will deteriorate, while her relationships with her youngest siblings will improve.

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Kayden’s relationship with her parents will become the most important influence in her life in high school, and she will not be affected by peers.

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Kayden will connect with her school teachers, but her familial relationships and friendships will decrease in importance.

Question 3

EK is an adolescent. According to Erikson, her primary developmental task is to develop a sense of

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identity.

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trust.

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intimacy.

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competence.

Question 4

Interpreting the graph below, which shows data about females from Western cultures, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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Compared with the late nineteenth century, puberty is starting earlier and marriage is happening later, on average, in current Western cultures.

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Compared with the late nineteenth century, the average number of years between puberty and marriage is smaller in current Western cultures.

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Compared with the late nineteenth century, puberty is starting later and marriage is happening earlier, on average, in current Western cultures.

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Compared with the late nineteenth century, puberty is starting earlier and marriage is happening earlier, on average, in current Western cultures.

Question 5

Megan, a third grader, is having trouble with math. She is starting to do poorly in other subjects, because she feels she cannot master math. Based on Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which stage is Megan in?

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Competence and inferiority

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Autonomy and shame and doubt

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Initiative and guilt

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Identity and role confusion

Question 6

Okoye is 15 years old. Her teacher gave her an assignment to describe herself with the prompt, “I am ____________.” Which of the following is Okoye most likely to write in the blank space?

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kind

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a student b. c. d.

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a sister

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a babysitter

Question 7

Olivia and Jackson plan to get married next year. This significant life event will allow them to achieve Erikson’s stage of

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intimacy.

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competence (industry).

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generativity.

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identity.

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