PPC - Knowledge scan Practice

PPA - Michiel (aged 18) joins the Lonsdale Youth out of insecurity. Erikson speaks of a negative identity here. (Lonsdale youth became widely used to describe teenagers with far right tendencies)

• True

• False

PPA - Negative identity can stem from identity confusion.

• True

• False

PPA - Identity crises are also seen as positive by Erikson. 

• True

• False

PPA - Erikson thinks foreclosure is the best form of identity development. 

• True

• False

PPA - Which bio-ecological system is visible?

A child grows up in a family where it is normal to have several generations in one house and where grandparents play an active role in parenting.

• Micro

• Meso

• Exo

• Macro

• Chrono

Answer explanation

n Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory, the system most visible in this scenario is the microsystem. The microsystem includes the immediate relationships and environments that a child directly interacts with, such as family members, teachers, and peers.

In this case, the child’s family environment with multiple generations living together, where grandparents actively participate in parenting, is a clear example of the microsystem. This close, direct interaction with grandparents significantly shapes the child’s daily experiences, beliefs, and development.

PPA - Which bio-ecological system is visible?

The local school policy decides to change school hours, affecting a student's daily routine.

• Micro

• Meso

• Exo

• Macro

• Chrono

Answer explanation

In this case, the exosystem is the most relevant system from Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory.

The exosystem consists of social settings and institutions that a child does not directly participate in but that still have an indirect impact on their life. The local school policy—a decision made by administrators and policymakers—is part of the exosystem because it affects the student’s daily routine even though the student is not directly involved in making this decision. This policy change influences the child's schedule, potentially impacting family routines, study time, and extracurricular activities, all of which are part of the child’s immediate experience but are shaped by an external decision.

PPA - Which bio-ecological system is visible?

A parent decides to send their child to a public school, which affects the child's social environment.

• Micro

• Meso

• Exo

• Macro

• Chrono

Answer explanation

The exosystem includes settings that indirectly affect the child through decisions made by others, like parents’ choices. In this case, the parent's decision to send the child to a public school is part of the exosystem, as it is an external choice that shapes the child’s social environment, peer group, and school culture. While the child may not have directly participated in this decision, it influences their daily interactions, friendships, and social experiences within the school, which are part of their microsystem.

PPA - During which stage do individuals become more assertive and start to define roles, goals, and approaches to work?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Adjourning

• Performing

Answer explanation

In the Storming stage:

• Group members become more assertive as they express their individual ideas, preferences, and disagreements.

• Conflicts often arise as people begin to define their roles, goals, and approaches to work.

• This stage is critical for addressing differences and building a foundation for collaboration.

While this stage can be challenging, it is a necessary part of group development that helps clarify roles and expectations, ultimately leading to stronger team dynamics.

PPA - Which of the following behaviors is most likely to occur during the Norming stage?

• Group members experience frequent conflicts over leadership and task direction.

• Members begin to build stronger relationships, agree on group norms, and establish clear roles.

• 
  The group focuses entirely on achieving high-performance goals with minimal oversight

• The group evaluates its accomplishments and prepares for disbandment.

Answer explanation

In the Norming stage, the focus is on developing trust and collaboration among team members while clarifying expectations and roles to create a cohesive working environment.

PPB - According to the Self-Determination Theory of Deci and Ryan, which of the following is NOT one of the three basic psychological needs that drive intrinsic motivation?

• Competence

• Relatedness

• Autonomy

• Rewards