Regarding the Development of Identity, Which of the Following Statements

question 14

Multiple Choice

Regarding the development of identity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Everyone eventually grapples with an identity crisis, whether in adolescence or in adulthood.
• B)Some adolescents develop ego identity by modeling themselves after others, without soul-searching or self-examination.
• C)Some contemporary scholars prefer to use the term exploration, rather than crisis, to describe the period of soul-searching and self-examination associated with identity development.
• D)People may experience many identity crises throughout life.
• E)The development of ethnic identity is an important part of identity formation, especially for adolescents of color.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen that was prescribed to pregnant women to prevent miscarriages and premature labor, later found to cause significant health issues.

Blastocyst

A stage of early embryonic development in mammals; it is a structure formed about five days after fertilization, consisting of an inner cell mass, a fluid-filled cavity, and an outer layer of trophoblast cells.

Placenta

During pregnancy, an organ arises in the uterus, serving to deliver essential nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby, as well as clearing out the baby’s metabolic waste.