In college students, researchers have found that a more developed sense of identity is associated with more mature defense mechanisms, better preformance under stress, and
A) better grades.
B) more satisfying love relationships.
C) less conflict with peers.
D) less substance abuse.
Question 2The concept of identity may refer to
A) an unconscious sense of individual identity.
B) a discontinuity in personal character.
C) a criterion for ego destabilization.
D) maintenance of an inner solidarity with ones groups ideals and identity.
Question 3In his later years while rethinking his beliefs regarding the last stage of life, Erikson exchanged integrity with integrality, and wisdom with
A) universal trust, as the final virtue.
B) embodied knowledge, as the final virtue.
C) wholistic detachment, as the final virtue.
D) faith, as the final virture.
Question 4The final developmental stage of ego integrity versus despair deals with
A) family concerns.
B) a focus on ones own lifestyle.
C) acceptance of ones own unique life cycle.
D) negotiating intimacy with a love-relationship partner.
Question 5The stage generativity versus stagnation typcially includes
A) caring for others.
B) developing a sense of adult responsibility.
C) taking time out to devote to role experimentation.
D) dealing with ultmate concerns.
Question 6A positive experience that may occur during the intimacy versus isolation stage is the development of
A) identification with a role model. B) a feeling of self-control.
C) mutuality with a love partner. D) acceptance of ones parents.
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