According to Erikson, what is the central issue of adolescence?
A) To develop a sense of autonomy, or become ashamed of one's inability to be independent of parents
B) To develop initiative and become purposeful and goal-oriented, or to be guilty about inability to focus and achieve
C) To form intimate relationships, or to risk isolation and rejection
D) To examine one's identity and possible roles, or risk confusion about the future
D
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Chad just had his first experience of sexual intercourse
After his orgasm, he expected to start all over again but found he could not regain an erection. This inability lasted twenty minutes. Chad felt embarrassed and thought there must be something wrong with him. What did Chad need to know? a) This could be a sign of a major health problem, he should see a physician soon. b) He is fine, he was in the resolution stage and experiencing a normal refractory period. c) This could be a sign of psychological problems and he needs to see a counselor. d) This means he is not with the right person and unconsciously knows this.
Recent research (Simon, 2004) has noted that linguistic cues can activate certain types of self-concepts. When other people describe us, nouns tend to activate ________ while adjectives and verbs tend to activate ________
A) social identities; personal identities B) self-centered identities; other-centered identities C) individualistic identities; collectivist identities D) gender-based identities; cultural-based identities E) personal identities; social identities