Developmental Psychology during Adolescence and Early Adulthood Quiz

Adolescence is marked by increased susceptibility to peer influence.

Puberty is the phase of development marked by rapid physical changes and sexual maturation.

Occupational status is not a primary factor influencing identity development in adolescence.

Identity moratorium refers to the period of exploration and questioning of beliefs and values during adolescence.

The primary developmental task during adolescence, according to Erikson, is resolving the identity vs. role confusion conflict.

Erikson's theory explores the stages of psychosocial development throughout the lifespan.

Financial independence is not universally characteristic of emerging adulthood.

Identity achievement involves successfully forming a coherent and stable self-concept.

Piaget identified the formal operational stage, marked by abstract thinking, as characteristic of adolescence.

This stage involves the exploration and establishment of one's personal identity.

The prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, undergoes substantial development in adolescence.

Temporal discounting involves valuing immediate rewards more than delayed, long-term goals.

The hot system in the dual-process model is responsible for impulsive and emotionally-driven behavior.