Question 1

When adults develop skills that are passed down to others, they are developing _____ of work.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity
B)  intimacy
C)  generativity
D)  stagnationE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Discuss the two dimensions of individuality and the two dimensions of connectedness.

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Dimensions of individuality:
1.self-asse...

Question 3

Self-esteem is linked to many different factors.It is important to remember that the research is not _____, but is largely _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental; correlational
B)  correlational; experimental
C)  stable; fluctuating
D)  global; domain-specificE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Explain Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development.

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The fifth stage of Erikson's t...

Question 5

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability; environment
B)  environment; stability
C)  biology; plasticity
D)  environment; plasticityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What individuals might become, what they would like to become, and what they dread they will become constitutes the:

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A)  possible self.
B)  fluctuating self.
C)  conscious self.
D)  unconscious self.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

According to Marcia, the extent of an individual's crisis or commitment in the process of developing a self is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  stagnation.
B)  identity status.
C)  possible self-appraisal.
D)  possible self-narrowing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Low self-esteem is correlated to:

Accepted Answer

A)  erratic academic performance.
B)  sociability.
C)  depression.
D)  uninhibited temperament.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Most adolescents have _____ self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A)  high
B)  low
C)  fluctuating
D)  unhealthyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Describe two ways that an adolescent's self-understanding differs from that of a child.

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1.Adolescents are more likely to use abs...

Question 11

What are the Big Five factors of personality?

Accepted Answer

1.openness to experi...

Question 12

The Big Five factor of conscientiousness has emerged as a key predictor of:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior cognitive functioning.
B)  academic success.
C)  satisfying romantic relationships.
D)  starting a new business.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem: refers to global ...

Question 14

What do most researchers believe regarding the concept of a midlife crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The idea of midlife crisis has been exaggerated.
B)  A midlife crisis lasts approximately 5 years.
C)  Midlife crises are to blame for most divorces occurring in middle adulthood.
D)  The concept of a midlife crisis is usually attributed to men, but the women navigate these conflicts as well.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

At what age do infants, relying on others for signals about acceptable behavior, begin to show compliance to caregivers' demands?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-6 months
B)  6-12 months
C)  12-18 months
D)  18-24 monthsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Nine-year-old Calvin's self-esteem is MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic.
B)  realistic.
C)  negative.
D)  correlated with that of his close friends.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Sal is 75 years old.He is most likely to personally invest in his:

Accepted Answer

A)  health.
B)  family.
C)  friends.
D)  job.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered LEAST stable in adult personality development?

Accepted Answer

A)  nurturance
B)  being intellectually oriented
C)  openness to new experiences
D)  self-confidenceE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Name five of Erikson's identity components.

Accepted Answer

1.vocational/career
2.politica...

Question 20

Bill believes that he should persevere and keep trying until he reaches his goals.Bill is using a(n)  _____ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  selection
B)  compensation
C)  optimization
D)  realisticE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: The Self, Identity, and Personality

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies, which of the following dimensions was considered LEAST stable in adult personality development?

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Nine-year-old Calvin's self-esteem is MOST likely:

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Sal is 75 years old.He is most likely to personally invest in his:

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Compare self-esteem with self-concept.

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At what age do infants, relying on others for signals about acceptable behavior, begin to show compliance to caregivers' demands?

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Self-esteem is linked to many different factors.It is important to remember that the research is not _____, but is largely _____.

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Describe two ways that an adolescent's self-understanding differs from that of a child.

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Low self-esteem is correlated to:

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Name five of Erikson's identity components.

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The Big Five factor of conscientiousness has emerged as a key predictor of:

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According to Marcia, the extent of an individual's crisis or commitment in the process of developing a self is called:

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Discuss the two dimensions of individuality and the two dimensions of connectedness.

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Bill believes that he should persevere and keep trying until he reaches his goals.Bill is using a(n) _____ strategy.

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Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

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What individuals might become, what they would like to become, and what they dread they will become constitutes the:

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When adults develop skills that are passed down to others, they are developing _____ of work.

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What are the Big Five factors of personality?

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Explain Erik Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development.

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What do most researchers believe regarding the concept of a midlife crisis?

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Most adolescents have _____ self-esteem.

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