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Personal and Social Development Answers

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Explain why someone who is labeled as having a difficult temperament would have difficulty forming relationships.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: In order to form healthy relationships, one must be able to adapt well to change, be able to read others’ nonverbal cues, or be willing to compromise. Having the ability to speak one’s mind while still listening to others’ ideas is also a helpful trait. Individuals who are labeled as “difficult” generally lack some of these basic skills.

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According to the theory of psychosocial development, adolescents are focused on __________.

A
developing healthy family relationships
B
developing a healthy intimate relationship
C
realizing what role they want to play in society
D
improving and controlling their behavior in social situations
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Which of the following statements does not represent a benefit of peer relationships?

A
Jason and Sean argued over whose turn it was to play the video game but decided they would each get two turns in row.
B
Josie listened attentively as Sonya told her what it was like to spend the summer at the beach.
C
Erin teased her friend Jared constantly about his haircut even though Jared tried to explain why he liked it.
D
Sondra and Alex often exchanged their favorite toys to play with every Saturday.
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Explain one strength and one weakness of Erick Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: One strength of Erikson’s theory is that it accounts for both continuity and transitions that occur during development by demonstrating ways that social relationships influence personality as well as establishing connections between childhood and the adult personality. One weakness of Erikson’s theory is that evidence used to support his theory was drawn from case studies wherein behavior is open to subjective interpretations. Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information: One strength of Erikson’s theory is that theory accounts for both continuity and transitions that occur during development by demonstrating ways that social relationships influence personality as well as establishes connections between childhood and the adult personality. One weakness of Erikson’s theory is that evidence used to support his theory was drawn from case studies in which behavior is open to subjective interpretation

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Describe the difference between an inhibited temperament and an uninhibited temperament.

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Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information: Children with an inhibited temperament are likely to be shy, timid, and cautious of unfamiliar people and places while children with an uninhibited temperament are more eager and open to approaching unfamilar people and trying new experiences. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Children with an inhibited temperament are likely to be shy, timid, and cautious of unfamiliar people and places, while children with an uninhibited temperament are more eager and open to approaching unfamilar people and trying new experiences.

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Children associated with the insecure-avoidant attachment type most likely have caregivers who are __________.

A
insensitive and unresponsive
B
loving and nurturing
C
inconsistent and insensitive
D
abusive or neglectful

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