Topic Test Answers

What event is considered the physical start of adolescence in females?

According to James Marcia, one aspect of identity development involves the adoption of a set of ideals and values.

With the onset of puberty, boys and girls are able to __________.

Which of the following are signs that a boy is going through puberty?

Identity achievement has been associated with all of the following except _________.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Max plays football. One day, Maxine asks to play football. Max tells her that she can’t play because she is a girl. Maxine instead watches Max and his friends play football. Max’s attitude toward females playing football is most likely to have been influenced by which of the following factors?

Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty.

Recent research indicates that personality development in adulthood does not occur in the stages that Erik Erikson suggested.

Successful resolution of the intimacy versus isolation stage of adulthood should result in __________.

Some individuals have difficulty accepting cultures other than their own.

Gender roles dictate a society’s view on applying makeup.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Dave is 38 years old and realizes that he hasn’t accomplished many things he has wanted to do in his life. He was recently fired from his job because of cutbacks and often notices that his physical abilities appear to be changing in a bothersome way. He feels regretful about his choices in life and often feels depressed. Dave may be experiencing __________.

Girls are usually completely physically mature by _____ years old.

One frequent sign of gender inequality in the United States is that women do not ___________.

Adults who wish to provide something of value to younger generations are generally more satisfied with their life.

In comparison to some other cultures, direct confrontation is considered acceptable in the United States.

In general, becoming more cautious in making decisions is a characteristic of which stage of adulthood?