According to James Marcia, the status of adolescents who commit to a particular identity following a period of crisis during which they consider various alternatives is called
a) identity foreclosure.
b) identity achievement.
c) moratorium.
d) identity diffusion.
b
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Why is it a good idea, according to Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory, not to offer geometry until high school?
a. Children in earlier grades cannot handle the concrete nature of the problems. b. Children cannot think of the types of careers involved in using geometry until later in school. c. Geometry requires abstract thinking which may be difficult for younger children. d. Geometry requires conservation of mass which is difficult for younger children.
People who have severe mood swings from extreme elation to severe depression are
suffering from ______. a. dysthymic disorder c. bipolar disorder b. cyclothymic disorder d. double depression
A toddler will imitate the behavior of a(n) __________ but not the identical behavior of a(n) __________
a. relative, stranger c. adult, toddler b. person, robot d. toddler, mirror image
The test re-test method is used to assess a test's validity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false