According to the two-cycle model of identity development, adolescents tend to explore in breadth and make temporary commitments (say, to a career), whereas emerging adults tend to __________
a. make lasting commitments
b. ruminate
c. explore in depth
d. reach a state of foreclosure
Answer: C
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a. reliability of his final exam. b. standardization of his final exam. c. impact of confounding factors on his final exam. d. validity of his final exam.
Research has found that restrictive parenting, which emphasizes parental authority, control, and close monitoring of children, was especially detrimental for
a. European American children in high-risk neighborhoods. b. African American children in high-risk neighborhoods. c. Latino American children in high-risk neighborhoods. d. Native American children in high-risk neighborhoods.
How has the use of personality measures for selecting employees changed in recent years?
a) The use of personality tests has virtually disappeared because they are illegal under current federal and state laws. b) There has been an increase in the use of such tests, partly because cognitive tests result in adverse impact. c) The use of such tests has increased only in certain industries that are exempt from anti-discrimination as a result of security concerns. d) The focus has returned to using measures such as the MMPI in order to screen out people who might be psychotic or have other serious mental illnesses.
In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan conducted a study designed to determine whether psychiatric professionals could accurately determine who is and who is not mentally ill. He instructed his confederates to claim that they were hearing voices saying
certain words, in an attempt to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Which of the following was one of the words that his confederates claimed that they heard? a. hollow b. president c. brrzapp d. bang