PYC 2602… ASSIGNMENTS combined

PYC 2602 ASSIGNMENTS 2015, 2016, 2017 Conformity in adolescence … a) is defined as the degree to which a person is willing to change his or her behaviour, attitudes and beliefs to fit in with the peer group. b) refers to the pressure of the peer group. c) usually occurs among older adolescents. d) may hold important advantages for adolescents. e) is usually a cause of concern for parents. The correct answer is: 1. (a), (b) & (c) 2. (c), (d) & (e) 3. (a), (b), (d) & (e) ANSWER: 3 Findings on the identity formation of South African adolescents … a) show that black adolescents show a stronger collective identity than the other racial groups. b) and the interpretation of the findings indicate that white adolescents either show foreclosed identities or are in an identity moratorium stage. c) show that black, white and Coloured adolescents do not experience race or colour as critical in their formation of an identity. d) and the interpretation of the findings may be a result of socio-cultural or sociopolitical factors. The correct answer is: 1. (1) (a) & (b) 2. (2) (c) & (d) 3. (3) All of the above