LMHC Human Growth and Development 4

Question 1

A teenager who adopts their parents' religious beliefs without questioning them is in which of Marcia's identity statuses?

Accepted Answer

Identity foreclosure

Answer

Foreclosure occurs when a person commits to an identity without exploring alternatives, often adopting parental values unquestioningly.

Question 2

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, the 'internal working model' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A cognitive schema of self, others, and relationships formed from early attachment experiences

Answer

Internal working models are mental representations of self and others derived from early attachment relationships that guide future relational expectations.

Question 3

Which developmental theorist emphasized that personality development continues throughout the entire lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson

Answer

Erikson's psychosocial theory spans eight stages from infancy to late adulthood, emphasizing lifelong personality development.

Question 4

A counselor is working with a child who has been diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder. This diagnosis is most directly linked to:

Accepted Answer

Failure to form selective attachments due to severely disrupted early caregiving

Answer

Reactive attachment disorder results from severe neglect or abuse in early childhood that prevents normal attachment bond formation.

Question 5

The 'goodness of fit' concept in child development refers to:

Accepted Answer

The compatibility between a child's temperament and the demands and expectations of their environment

Answer

Goodness of fit describes how well a child's temperamental characteristics align with environmental demands, affecting developmental outcomes.

(LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Practice Test

(LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Practice Test

LMHC Human Growth and Development 4