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Lifespan Development

Check Your Understanding Questions

Lifespan DevelopmentCheck Your Understanding Questions

22 .
What are some major developmental tasks during adolescence? Provide an example of each.
23 .
Given the theory of identity status forwarded by Marcia (1980), what questions might you ask to determine an adolescent’s current identity status?
24 .
What is one way authoritative parents help develop emotional intelligence in their teens?
25 .
How do cultural ideals and media exposure influence the development of body image among adolescents, and how do these influences differ across ethnic groups?
26 .
What term describes the ability to change our perspective and behavior to match the demands of our current cultural environment, and why is it particularly challenging for people of color?
27 .
Explain how factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender can influence the timing and pacing of achieving sexual minority identity milestones.
28 .
Explain one possible reason that teenagers’ interest in music is greater than during childhood.
29 .
Identify the different attachment styles that might be seen in adolescent relationships.
30 .
What are the benefits and pitfalls of cliques in teen social development?
31 .
Identify three factors that contribute to dropping out of high school.
32 .
Describe at least two contexts of education or trends in academic achievement across adolescence.
33 .
Name the five “Cs” that comprise the core competencies upon which the positive youth development programs are built.
34 .
Provide two reasons for a potential increase in adolescent-parent conflict during the adolescent period.
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