29 Questions
What contributes to the increase in ethnic identity over time?
Parental approval and positive feedback from adults
According to Erikson's theory, what occurs during the fifth stage of psychosocial development?
Identity vs. identity diffusion
What is the term for the period during which individuals are free from obligations and responsibilities and can experiment with different roles and personalities?
Psychological moratorium
What is characterized by an incomplete sense of self?
Identity diffusion
What is the result of premature establishment of identity without experimentation?
Identity foreclosure
What are the three factors that predict high self-esteem?
Parental approval, peer support, and success in school
Which of the following identity statuses is characterized by an individual having made commitments without a period of exploration?
Identity Foreclosure
Which identity status is associated with high anxiety and conflict with authority?
Moratorium
What is the primary characteristic of an individual with an Identity Achievement status?
Establishment of a coherent sense of identity after exploration
Which identity status is associated with high prejudice and need for social approval?
Identity Foreclosure
What is the primary characteristic of an individual with an Identity Diffusion status?
Lack of firm commitments and no exploration
What is the pattern of shift in identity status over time, according to James Marcia's perspective?
Moving back and forth between statuses
Why are adolescents more influenced by social perceptions and concerns about reputation?
They pay attention to who they partner with and peer opinions
What can be an effective way to halt the spread of STDs across many individuals?
Changing the behavior of any individual within the chain
What is associated with earlier sexual behavior in boys?
Higher levels of androgens
Which type of parenting is associated with lower likelihood of early sexual activity and risky sexual behavior?
Authoritative parenting
What can influence girls' decision to engage in sexual behavior?
Both biological and social factors
What can influence an individual's decision to engage in sexual behavior based on their peers?
Their perception of their peers' behavior
What is a significant predictor of delayed sexual activity in terms of religious influence?
Regular church attendance only if friends attend the same church
What is a common stereotype about girls and sex in the U.S. culture context?
Girls expect something else in return for sex
What is the primary focus of boys in terms of sexual behavior according to the cultural context in the U.S.?
Separating sex and intimacy
What is the second stage of sexual activity in terms of psychological development?
Sexual activity with another person, less to more intimate
What is the correlation between sexual activity and psychological development?
Not correlated
What is an effective approach to sex education?
Delaying the initiation of sex and risky behavior
What is the primary factor that triggers major depression in adolescence?
Romantic break-ups
What is the term for the model that suggests internalizing disorders develop from the interaction of environmental conditions and individual predisposition?
Diathesis-stress model
What is NOT associated with depression according to research?
Social media activities
What are the four key stressors that can trigger internalizing disorders?
Families with conflict, poor peer relationships, poverty, and romantic break-ups
What is the result of the interaction between an individual's vulnerability and exposure to stressful life events?
Internalizing disorders
Test your understanding of Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, including the eight stages of psychosocial crises and the importance of identity vs. identity diffusion. This quiz covers key concepts from the fifth stage of psychosocial development.
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