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1. Identity development question
Question: The part of identity development
where you seem not to have a clear identity
and tend to be lonely is called
a) Identity foreclosure
b) Moratorium
c) Identity achievement
d) Identity diffusion
Correct answer: d) Identity diffusion
Explanation:
Identity diffusion refers to a stage where an
adolescent has not yet formed a clear sense of
identity. Individuals in this stage often feel
confused, uncertain, and lack direction about
who they are. They may also experience
loneliness because they are not committed to
any roles, beliefs, or values. Unlike
moratorium, where a person is actively
exploring identity, diffusion shows no active
exploration. Identity achievement is when a
stable identity is formed. Identity foreclosure
occurs when identity is accepted without
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exploration. Therefore, diffusion best matches
confusion and lack of identity clarity.
2. Personality traits question
Question: Maria is friendly, compassionate
and always willing to help others. We could
expect Maria to score high on
a) Agreeableness
b) Openness to experience
c) Extraversion
d) Neuroticism
Correct answer: a) Agreeableness
Explanation:
Agreeableness is a personality trait associated
with kindness, cooperation, empathy, and
helpfulness. Maria’s behaviour of being
friendly, compassionate, and supportive
reflects high agreeableness. People high in
agreeableness tend to avoid conflict and value
social harmony. Extraversion refers more to
sociability and energy, not necessarily
compassion. Openness relates to creativity and
curiosity, while neuroticism refers to
emotional instability. Therefore, agreeableness
best describes Maria’s personality traits.
3. Bulimia nervosa question (incorrect
option)
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Question: Choose the incorrect answer:
adolescents who suffer from bulimia nervosa
may
a) Have a near normal-body weight
b) Eat all day and then vomit to get rid of the
food
c) Eat a lot of food to compensate for not
receiving love and attention from their parents
d) Force themselves to diet obsessively
Correct answer: c)
Explanation:
Bulimia nervosa is characterised by binge
eating followed by compensatory behaviours
such as vomiting or excessive dieting. Options
a, b, and d correctly describe typical
behaviours linked to bulimia, such as normal
body weight, binge-purge cycles, and strict
dieting. However, option c is incorrect because
bulimia is not directly explained by “lack of
parental love and attention” as a defining
symptom or behaviour. While emotional
factors may contribute, it is not a clinical
feature of the disorder. Therefore, option c is
not medically or psychologically accurate.
4. Early puberty in boys
Question: Which is a disadvantage for boys
developing early?
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PED3701 EXAM PACK 2026/2027
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PED3701 LATEST EXAM
PACK 2026/2027
1. Identity development question
Question: The part of identity development
where you seem not to have a clear identity
and tend to be lonely is called
a) Identity foreclosure
b) Moratorium
c) Identity achievement
d) Identity diffusion
Correct answer: d) Identity diffusion
Explanation:
Identity diffusion refers to a stage where an
adolescent has not yet formed a clear sense of
identity. Individuals in this stage often feel
confused, uncertain, and lack direction about
who they are. They may also experience
loneliness because they are not committed to
any roles, beliefs, or values. Unlike
moratorium, where a person is actively
exploring identity, diffusion shows no active
exploration. Identity achievement is when a
stable identity is formed. Identity foreclosure
occurs when identity is accepted without
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exploration. Therefore, diffusion best matches
confusion and lack of identity clarity.
2. Personality traits question
Question: Maria is friendly, compassionate
and always willing to help others. We could
expect Maria to score high on
a) Agreeableness
b) Openness to experience
c) Extraversion
d) Neuroticism
Correct answer: a) Agreeableness
Explanation:
Agreeableness is a personality trait associated
with kindness, cooperation, empathy, and
helpfulness. Maria’s behaviour of being
friendly, compassionate, and supportive
reflects high agreeableness. People high in
agreeableness tend to avoid conflict and value
social harmony. Extraversion refers more to
sociability and energy, not necessarily
compassion. Openness relates to creativity and
curiosity, while neuroticism refers to
emotional instability. Therefore, agreeableness
best describes Maria’s personality traits.
3. Bulimia nervosa question (incorrect
option)
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Question: Choose the incorrect answer:
adolescents who suffer from bulimia nervosa
may
a) Have a near normal-body weight
b) Eat all day and then vomit to get rid of the
food
c) Eat a lot of food to compensate for not
receiving love and attention from their parents
d) Force themselves to diet obsessively
Correct answer: c)
Explanation:
Bulimia nervosa is characterised by binge
eating followed by compensatory behaviours
such as vomiting or excessive dieting. Options
a, b, and d correctly describe typical
behaviours linked to bulimia, such as normal
body weight, binge-purge cycles, and strict
dieting. However, option c is incorrect because
bulimia is not directly explained by “lack of
parental love and attention” as a defining
symptom or behaviour. While emotional
factors may contribute, it is not a clinical
feature of the disorder. Therefore, option c is
not medically or psychologically accurate.
4. Early puberty in boys
Question: Which is a disadvantage for boys
developing early?
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