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3

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

A
growth of facial hair and longer finger nails
B
voice gets deeper and growth of facial hair
C
voice gets deeper and hair color changes
D
shoulders broaden and skin darkens
4

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

A
T
B
F
7

Which hormones are released in girls during puberty?

A
testosterone and estrogen
B
testosterone and progesterone
C
ingesterone and estrogen
D
estrogen and progesterone
9

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

A
have fun with their siblings
B
listen more effectively
C
reproduce
D
better control their emotions
11

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

A
menarche
B
puberty
C
spermarche
D
estrogen
12

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

A
high self-esteem
B
achievement motivation
C
insecurity
D
conscientiousness
13

Every person will eventually reach identity achievement in all aspects of their identity.

A
T
B
F
14

Which of the following individuals would be best classified as being in identity diffusion?

A
Pauline isn’t interested in politics because she’d like to enjoy being a kid longer.
B
Richard has decided to become a Democrat after much soul searching.
C
Maria has adopted her parents’ identification as Protestant without considering other options.
D
Pierce is trying many different identities but hasn’t decided on one yet.
15

Adolescence is the time between birth and the onset of puberty.

A
T
B
F
16

Research indicates that individuals experience less moratorium and achievement as age increases.

A
T
B
F
17

Which of the following individuals would be best classified as being in identity diffusion?

A
Pauline isn’t interested in politics because she’d like to enjoy being a kid longer.
B
Richard has decided to become a Democrat after much soul searching.
C
Maria has adopted her parents’ identification as Protestant without considering other options.
D
Pierce is trying many different identities but hasn’t decided on one yet.

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