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Question #1
Which are the three components of self-compassion?
A.   self-awareness, self-kindness, mindfulness
B.   self-kindness, sense of common humanity, mindfulness
C.   self-awareness, sense of common humanity, meditation
D.   self-knowledge, self-kindness, sense of common humanity
Question #2
According to Buddhist psychology:
A.   Self-compassion is not innate.
B.   Self-compassion is a form of selfishness.
C.   The self is not distinguished from others; self-compassion does not mean you are selfish.
D.   The self is separate from others but it is possible to care for both.
Question #3
Can self-compassion be learned?
A.   No, it’s an innate ability that can’t be taught.
B.   Yes, studies have shown even a brief intervention increases self-compassion.
C.   Yes, but only with years of practice.
D.   None of the above.
Question #4
Abstract reasoning/formal operational thought starts to emerge fully around:
A.   early adolescence, around age 12
B.   early adulthood, about age 21
C.   early childhood, about age 6-7
D.   none of the above
Question #5
Compassion implies a mandate for action.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
Which is an example of third person perspective taking?
A.   Maria is talking with Jorge and tries to understand how he is feeling.
B.   Maria is telling a group of people about her experience with compassion.
C.   Jorge, Mark and Cynthia are talking about current events.
D.   Maria is arguing with Cynthia and she tries to imagine what her friend, Dolores, would do in this situation.
Question #7
According to the Lau and Reich study, which of the following is true about adolescent online usage?
A.   Most teens spend their time online doing their schoolwork and shopping.
B.   About 60% of teens go online daily and they spend about 3 hours online.
C.   About 90% of teens go online daily, and they spend 2-5 hours online.
D.   Online usage has been relatively stable among teens over the last 5 years.
Question #8
Three primary aspects of self-focus/egocentrism during adolescence are:
A.   personal audience, social audience, identity development
B.   personal fable, social audience, identity development
C.   personal fable, imaginary audience, identity development
D.   none of the above
Question #9
The belief that no one feels like you, that no one could possibly be like you, emerges during adolescent and is called:
A.   the egocentric mirror
B.   the personal fable
C.   the imaginary audience
D.   the attractiveness myth
Question #10
Thinking about possibilities, reasoning from principles, and considering multiple points of view are examples of:
A.   concrete operations
B.   abstract reasoning
C.   justice reasoning
D.   none of the above
Question #11
Self-compassion during adolescence can be measured with paper and pencil tests.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #12
According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the ____ leading cause of death during adolescence.
A.   Third
B.   Second
C.   First
D.   Fourth
Question #13
Which of the following is true about rates of self-harm by gender?
A.   Boys are more likely to self-harm, but girls are more likely to attempt suicide.
B.   Girls and boys are equally likely to self-harm during adolescence.
C.   Girls are more likely to self-harm during adolescence, although this levels off with age.
D.   Girls are 4-5x more likely to commit suicide.
Question #14
According to Kristin Neff, “self-kindness” involves:
A.   a sense of common humanity
B.   understanding not punishment
C.   exaggerating feelings of failure
D.   punishment to the self followed by forgiveness
Question #15
During adolescence, advances in cognitive development allow us to:
A.   utilize concrete operations
B.   embrace the personal fable
C.   engage in egocentric thinking
D.   none of the above
Question #16
During adolescence, an increased focus on self can lead to which of the following concerns:
A.   depression, self-harm, and suicide
B.   an increased concern for what is fair
C.   a more flexible mindset
D.   none of the above
Question #17
Siena tells her friend, “everyone is looking at me, my outfit is terrible and my hair looks awful today.” This is an example of:
A.   the personal fable
B.   identity achievement
C.   the imaginary audience
D.   the practiced audience
Question #18
According to the study by Yau and Reich, adolescents’ main consideration when they make online decisions is:
A.   whether their security will be breached at specific sites
B.   whether they have enabled cookies
C.   maintaining their privacy
D.   being attractive to their peers
Question #19
Madison is wondering what type of job or career she will have and what her purpose in life will be. This is an example of what developmental task of adolescence?
A.   identity development
B.   abstract reasoning
C.   egocentrism
D.   personal fable
Question #20
An important component of self-awareness during adolescence is:
A.   third person perspective taking
B.   identity development
C.   concrete reasoning
D.   none of the above

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