"I'm taking biology because my mom's a doctor and always intended for me to go into medicine too." This statement is an example of what Erikson calls

A) intellectualization.
B) psychosocial moratorium.
C) identity diffusion.
D) identity foreclosure.


Answer: D

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When treating delinquent youth, Furlong et al. (2013) suggested that ____

a. behavioral therapy, especially aversive conditioning for antisocial behaviors, works well b. parent-focused interventions can improve both child behavior and parent mental health c. group interventions may help youngsters learn appropriate forms of social interaction d. psychodynamic therapy is best for teaching them to control their aggressive impulses

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Roger is typically an easygoing adolescent but every once in awhile he suddenly becomes moody and lashes out at his younger sister. Which of the following pubertal processes would most likely contribute to this behavior?

fluctuating estrogen levels a sudden increase in testosterone levels a sudden increase in cortisol a sudden burst of GnRH

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The degree of statistical association between two variables is the focus of _____ designs

Fill in the blank with correct word

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According to the chapter Flash in the Panabout flashbulb memories, which of the following is an

assumption of the test-retest method? (a) participants' reports of their memories are accurate (b) differences between participants' initial reports and the reports collected later is due to forgetting (c) both a & b are correct (d) neither a nor b are correct

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