Practise MYP Individuals & Societies questions on 1.2 Identity Formation and review the explanations to check your understanding.
Use these questions for topic practice and to find ideas you want to revisit in your notes or lessons.
Which of the following is identified in the text as a potential negative impact of digital technology on identity?
Which of the following best describes the 'negotiation' involved in identity formation as described in the text?
When an individual's career opportunities are limited by the economic resources of their family or the laws of their country, which element of identity formation is being described?
True or False: According to the text, social norms function similarly to biological evolution by rewarding useful behaviors and discouraging harmful ones.
According to the application of Maslow's hierarchy, what is a primary outcome for individuals when their social needs for status and roles within a group are met?
A decrease in moral density
The elimination of cultural diffusion
A reduction in the number of possible identities
Increased pressure to perform or conform to stereotypes
A conflict between digital media platforms and traditional educational institutions
A debate between different generations over which cultural values are superior
A process where personal choices (agency) are balanced against social forces and limitations (structure)
A financial trade-off between the individual and the government
Structure
Self-presentation
Agency
Diversification
True
False
A decrease in the need for physical shelter
The total removal of social structure limitations
The development of a more stable sense of self and social placement
An immediate shift toward isolation and independence
