HDFS 129					Name _________________________
Fall 1996
Section 1

Quiz #8-Chapter 9-Bigner (1996)

Section A.  Multiple choice.  Choose the best answer.  (2 points each).

1.  According to Erikson's psychosocial theory of development, the skills of duty and accomplishment are important in the child's resolution of:

a.  his or her development of a strong sense of self-worth.
b.  the psychosocial impact of entrance into the public school system.
c.  development of the child's work ethic.
d.  the task of industry vs. inferiority.

2.  In the changes seen in the parent-child relationship following divorce, it is noted that single-parent mothers:

a.  become more authoritarian in parenting style.
b.  become more permissive in parenting style.
c.  become more authoritative in parenting style.
d.  adopt the martyr model of parenting.

Section B.  Short essay.  Use complete sentences.  (6 points).

3.  What is moral reasoning like during Kohlberg's preconventional stage?  


HDFS 129					Name _________________________
Fall 1996
Section 1

Quiz #9-Chapter 10-Bigner (1996)

Section A.  Multiple choice.  Choose the best answer.  (2 points each).
 
1.  Among the significant changes in internal organ structure and function that occur during adolescence is the:

a.  increasing adaptability of the immune system.
b.  increasing likelihood of respiratory disorders.
c.  decreasing plasticity of the brain relative to reassignment of functions following injury.
d.  decreasing overall changes in both the cardiac and respiratory systems.

2.  A primary factor in adolescent use of alcohol is the:

a.  ease of access, i.e., alcohol is present in the majority of American homes.
b.  fact that it has little long-term impact, other than the occasional hangover.
c.  fact that it is both inexpensive and easily obtained.
d.  the parental model, i.e., parents drink to alleviate stress and teenagers imitate this behavior.

Section B.  Short essay.  Use complete sentences.  (6 points).

3.  What is adolescent  egocentrism like?