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Chapter 9 - Quick Quiz 2
1. Marlon has a real problem! He is in the middle of his teenage years, and he has started doubting the religious faith in which he was raised. He still goes to church with his parents, but he has been doing some research into the basic rules and beliefs of other religions. He is not sure if he is going to make a change in his religion, but he is seriously considering it. According to James Marcia, which stage of identity development is Marlon currently in?
identity diffusion
identity moratorium
identity foreclosure
identity achievement
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the secondary sex characteristics?
they are directly involved in reproduction
they begin to develop at puberty
they are associated with sexual maturity
they include pubic and underarm hair in both sexes
3. What is the sequence of stages of moral development as identified by Lawrence Kohlberg?
a) preconventional, conventional, postconventional
b) preoperational, postoperational, world view
c) preconventional, postconventional, conventional
d) concrete operational, formal operational, autonomous
4. Marcia, a fifteen-year-old, is a talented musician and a member of her school’s band. She is most likely to become friends with __________
Susan, who plays several instruments and is trying to start her own band
Jason, who is president of the chess club and is considering a math major in college
Samantha, who is academically gifted and is writing her first novel
William, who spends almost all of his free time working on cars for his friends
5. Olivia’s mom just found out that for the first time in her life she needs to wear glasses. A likely explanation for this is __________
near-sightedness.
secondary aging.
menopause.
presbyopia.
6. The cessation of menstruation and ovulation is called __________
a) the climacteric.
b) perimenopause.
c) menopause.
d) andropause.
7. Researchers have found a relationship between the developing strong social relationships during college and all but which of the following?
college attendance
moral reasoning
post-graduation earnings
capacity for empathy
8. Stanley goes to see his doctor for an annual check-up and to get a refill of several of his prescriptions. His doctor tells him, “Boy, I’m glad to see you doing so well! Did you know that you are a member of the most rapidly increasing group of elderly individuals?” Given this statement, which of the following is probably Stanley’s age?
65 to 70 years
70 to 75 years
75 to 85 years
over 85 years
9. Although neurofibrillary tangles occur throughout the cerebral cortex in individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s, they are also prevalent in the _________
amygdala.
hippocampus.
medulla.
thalamus.
10. The concept of filial piety in China has not been universally successful in recent years. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for this lack of success noted by your textbook?
neglect and abuse of the elderly
the booming economy in China has led to a lack of time to care for the elderly
the Chinese government offers no incentive for younger citizens to care for older citizens.
China has become a more individualistic society
Chapter 9 - Quick Quiz 2
Answer Key
1. b Explanation: Identity moratorium occurs when an adolescent is experiencing an identity
crisis but has not yet made a commitment. (Page 304, Applied, LO 9.2)
2. a Explanation: Primary sex characteristics are involved in reproduction.
Secondary sex characteristics are not. (Page 307, Factual, LO 9.4)
3. a Explanation: The sequence of the stages of moral development is preconventional,
conventional, and postconventional. (Pages 309-310, Conceptual, LO 9.6)
4. a Explanation: Peers tend to gravitate toward others who share their interests
and likes. (Page 313, Applied, LO 9.8)
5. d Explanation: Presbyopia is a condition developing in the mid-to-late 40s that
involves a loss of flexibility of the lenses in the eyes. This can lead to difficulty with vision of near objects. (Page 315, Conceptual, LO 9.10)
6. c Explanation: Menopause is the term for the cessation of the menstrual cycle and
ovulation. (Page 315, Factual, LO 9.10)
7. c Explanation: Your textbook does not indicate that there is research investigating the
relationship between college social relationships and post-graduation income. (Page 318, Factual, LO 9.12)
8. d Explanation: The oldest group of elders, that is those over the age of 85, is increasing at
the most rapid rate in the United States. (Page 324, Applied, LO 9.14)
9. b Explanation: The neurofibrillary tangles are found in the hippocampus as
well as in the cerebral cortex. (Page 327, Factual, LO 9.16)
10. c Explanation: In fact the Chinese government does offer incentive for younger citizens to
care for their elderly. (Page 329, Conceptual, LO 9.18)
