Question: Because adolescents look at the self from a _________ perspective, they view traits as abstractions rather than concrete entities.

Answer: psychological

Question: Marcia used Erikson’s theory as a springboard, suggesting the identity can be seen in terms of four categories called _________.

Answer: Identity statuses

Question: According to James Fowler, the view of spirituality in adolescence becomes more ________________.

Answer: Abstract

Question: In most families, teenagers’ ___________ grows gradually over the course of adolescence.

Answer: autonomy

Question: ___________ are groups of people with whom one compares oneself.

Answer: reference groups

Question: ______________ delinquents are adolescents who are raised with little discipline or with harsh, uncaring parental supervision.

Answer: Undersocialized

Question: The norm that has replaced the double standard is known as _____________.

Answer: permissiveness with affection

Question: 13 year old Leiya loves hanging out with her friend Cindy. But sometimes she is not in the mood for Cindy’s high energy and cannot be around her. Leiya wonders if she is a two-faced friend, but this is just a reflection of _________.

Answer: The growing complexity of her personality

Question: Marcia’s theory of adolescent development is grounded in two concepts: _____________________.

Answer: crisis and commitment

Question: Which of the following is cause for added concern about the emotional health of adolescent girls?

Answer: Girls attempt suicide more frequently than boys