Brad is aware of his homosexual orientation and occasionally engages in same-sex activity. What developmental pathway has Brad crossed?
A) identity confusion
B) identity formation
C) identity crisis
D) identity integration
B) identity formation Identity formation is exploration and growing awareness of a homosexual orientation, and engaging in same-sex activity.
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In addition to stresses associated with changes in the family’s circumstances, one of the most important sources of problems for both boys and girls undergoing a family divorce is thought to be _________
a. arguments with siblings b. peers teasing the child about the divorce c. jealousy over the relationship of the parent with a stepparent d. a reduction of warmth, support, and structure provided by the custodial parent
Critics of the psychodynamic approach to personality argue that psychodynamic theorists' theories of personality:
A) lack any real evidence and focus on after-the-fact interpretations. B) are too simple and focus on only erotogenic zones. C) do not consider gender differences in personality development. D) routinely generate falsifiable hypotheses.
An adolescent's belief that other people are as concerned with their thoughts and behavior as they are is called the
a. personal fable. c. pretend view. b. imaginary audience. d. personal fantasy.
Systems views of development are concerned with the ________ that influence development
a. social settings b. cultural settings c. biological, physical, and sociocultural settings d. biological and physical settings