Although 15-year-old Vince hasn't thought about it much, he has decided to become a priest when he grows up because that's what his mother wants. Marcia would describe Vince as being in the __________ phase of achieving identity

If you ask preschoolers to describe themselves, they usually

A) give personality traits and characteristics, such as being friendly, kind, helpful, and smart. B) give concrete descriptions that include physical appearance, possessions, and everyday behaviors. C) compare themselves to people they know, such as parents, siblings, or peers. D) describe themselves differently each time you ask the question.

Bydale Health has developed a new cancer-fighting drug. The company tests the effectiveness of the drug by conducting research using people of all age groups. The participants are segregated into groups, and each group is given a different dosage of the same drug. In this scenario, the dependent variable is the:

A) progression of the disease. B) amount of money spent in developing the drug. C) number of participants in each group. D) dosage of the drug administered to the first group.