Question

1. sarah no longer asks her mothers opinions concerning what courses she should take, because she cares little about her mothers opinions. according to david elkind, what adolescent characteristic is she exhibiting?

a. indecisiveness
b. finding fault with authority figures
c. self - consciousness
d. invulnerability

1. james marcia said that identity achievement adolescents

a. have made firm commitments that are not based on their own choices but on the suggestions of others.
b. have not yet made any serious decisions and have no clear sense of identity.
c. have examined many choices and freely committed themselves to important life matters.
d. are seriously considering the issues but have made no commitments.

1. what do young people typically fear will happen if they do not conform to the wishes of their group?

a. they will not develop a clear sense of identity
b. their parents will be angry with them.
c. others in the group will not like them.
d. they will have problems going on to college and developing a career.

1. how do cliques help adolescents with social development?

a. they encourage them to develop stronger family ties.
b. they emphasize the importance of preparing for college and a career.
c. they foster friendships with individuals from a wide variety of cultures and social classes.
d. they help adolescents establish an identity.

1. which statement about adolescents is true?

a. most adolescents do not care whether they belong to a clique.
b. teen depression can be caused by a breakdown of the family unit.
c. troubled adolescents rarely outgrow their problems.
d. adolescents rarely listen to their parents.

1. the owner of an auto repair shop refuses to hire a well - trained young woman to work as a mechanic, because he does not believe she can do a good job. what is this an example of?

a. gender identity
b. gender stereotype
c. androgynous role
d. identity crisis

Explanation:

1. David Elkind's concept of finding fault with authority figures in adolescents aligns with Sarah's behavior of disregarding her mother's opinions.
2. James Marcia's identity achievement involves examining choices and committing to life matters, which is described in option D.
3. Young people typically fear social rejection (others not liking them) for non - conformity, as in option C.
4. Cliques help adolescents establish an identity, which is the function described in option D.
5. Teen depression can be caused by family unit breakdown (option B), while the other options are less accurate generalizations.
6. Refusing to hire based on gender - related ability assumption is a gender stereotype (option B).

Answer:

1. B. finding fault with authority figures
2. D. are seriously considering the issues but have made no commitments
3. C. Others in the group will not like them
4. D. They help adolescents establish an identity
5. B. Teen depression can be caused by a breakdown of the family unit
6. B. gender stereotype