_____ are less competent than _____ in decision making.
a. Younger adolescents; older adolescents
b. Older adolescents; adults
c. Younger adolescents; older adolescents and adults
d. High SES adolescents; low SES adolescents
e. Low SES adults; high SES adolescents
Q. 2A main goal of Ericksons Industry versus Inferiority stage is for the individual to learn about the process of working hard toward a subsequent goal; commonly known as _____________________________
_.
a. goal satisfaction
b. extended work ethic
c. mature career attainment
d. displaced satisfaction
e. delayed gratification
Q. 3As teenagers constantly define, over-define, and redefine themselves, they often engage in _____________________________
________________.
a. inappropriate social activity
b. a ruthless comparison to others
c. rebellion towards parents
d. illicit drug activity
e. unrealistic goal setting
Q. 4A realistic view of human development recognizes that _______________________ development is affected by the political or societal context that provides roles for young people who are entering adult society.
a. interpersonal
b. moral
c. individual identity
d. cognitive
e. psychological
Q. 5The adolescent brain is:
a. still shedding gray matter while white matter is maturing in the frontal lobe.
b. fully developed once puberty is complete.
c. capable of adult logic, yet still impulsive.
d. both A & C
e. all of the above
Q. 6All of the following are a part of good adolescent decision-making except:
a. choosing the most efficient, effective route(s) to desired goal.
b. identifying all possible decisions.
c. identifying possible consequences, good and bad.
d. assessing the likelihood that a particular consequence will actually occur.
e. combining all information using a decision rule.
Q. 7Students from families with high socio-economic status typically receive more ________________, experiential, and financial support from their parents.
a. academic
b. emotional
c. social
d. spiritual
e. vocational
Q. 8___________________________ are particularly important for high school students in that they provide opportunities to develop organization, delegation, listening and following, and public speaking skills.
a. Formal career courses
b. Friends
c. Romantic relationships
d. Extra-curricular activities
e. Work study experiences
Q. 9The counselor and administrator at the local high school understand the importance of exposing their students to boundless career options. To this end, the administrative team has made a commitment to hire at least two female teachers for technical and science courses, and two male teachers for clerical and service-related courses. It appears that this administrative team is particularly aware of the need to combat _____________________________
_.
a. teacher burnout
b. academic positioning
c. gender stereotyping
d. faulty appointments
e. sexual bias
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