#1
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing self-concept and identity development?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationInternal biological influences are not considered factors in self-concept and identity development.
#2
Which developmental stage, according to Erik Erikson, is associated with the primary task of developing a sense of trust versus mistrust?
Trust vs. Mistrust
ExplanationEarly infancy is marked by the struggle to develop a sense of trust in caregivers versus a sense of mistrust.
#3
Which of the following is an example of an external factor influencing self-concept?
Social media influence
ExplanationExternal factors like social media can shape self-concept through exposure and interaction.
#4
According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which stage do children begin to develop a sense of self-awareness and object permanence?
Sensorimotor stage
ExplanationThe sensorimotor stage, from birth to around age 2, marks the beginning of self-awareness and object permanence.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Subconscious morality
ExplanationSubconscious morality is not a stage in Kohlberg's theory, which focuses on preconventional, conventional, and postconventional stages.
#6
According to the social identity theory, individuals tend to categorize themselves into ingroups and outgroups. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ingroups?
Sense of competition
ExplanationIngroups typically foster cohesion and solidarity rather than competition.
#7
What term describes the process of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate one's own abilities, opinions, or feelings?
Social comparison
ExplanationSocial comparison involves assessing oneself relative to others for self-evaluation.
#8
Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to identity foreclosure?
Pressure from parents to pursue a specific career
ExplanationIdentity foreclosure often occurs when individuals commit to roles without exploration, often due to external pressures like parental expectations.
#9
According to the self-discrepancy theory, which of the following represents the self-guides that people use to direct their behavior and decision-making?
All of the above
ExplanationSelf-discrepancy theory suggests that individuals have multiple self-guides: actual, ideal, and ought selves.
#10
According to the psychosocial development theory, which stage involves the resolution of the conflict between intimacy and isolation?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
ExplanationYoung adulthood, marked by the challenge of forming intimate relationships while avoiding isolation, characterizes this stage.
#11
Which theory proposes that individuals develop their identity by exploring various roles and committing to those that they find most fulfilling?
Identity formation theory
ExplanationIdentity formation theory posits that identity is shaped by exploration and commitment to roles.
#12
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals from different cultural backgrounds blend their identities, incorporating aspects of both cultures?
Acculturation
ExplanationAcculturation involves adopting elements of a new culture while retaining aspects of one's original culture.
#13
Which of the following factors is likely to have the LEAST impact on an individual's identity development?
Geographical location
ExplanationGeographical location typically has less influence on identity compared to factors like culture, family, and social environment.
#14
What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationSelf-serving bias involves attributing successes to internal qualities and failures to external factors to maintain self-esteem.
#15
According to James Marcia's identity status model, which identity status is characterized by both exploration and commitment?
Identity achievement
ExplanationIdentity achievement is the status where individuals have explored options and committed to a defined identity.