2025 EPPP Exam Developmental Psychology & I O Psychology Exam New Latest Version Best Studying Mater

..2025 EPPP Exam Developmental Psychology &
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According to Speech Act Theory, the general act of saying something is referred to as a/an:
A. locutionary act
B. perlocutionary act
C. illocutionary act
D. propositional act ----------- Correct Answer ----------- A.
Speech-act theory, originated by Austin (1962) then further developed by Searle (1969),
proposes by understanding the detail of what is being said or uttered, people will understand and
communicate better with others. Specifically, a verbal utterance is defined in terms of its content,
the intention of the speaker, and the effect on the listener. A locutionary act is an utterance of a
meaningful sentence or statement, the act of saying something. An illocutionary act (c.) intends
to communicate. It is the way in which something is said. A perlocutionary act (b.) seeks to
change behavior. It is the effect of what was said on the listener or speech acts that have an effect
on the feelings, thoughts or actions of either the speaker or the listener. A propositional act (d.) is
something referenced, but no communication may be intended. According to the theory, a speech
act necessarily involves a locutionary act but m

A 16-year-old client tells you that on a regular basis, he drives his parents' car at speeds of 90
miles per hour or greater and drinks beer while he does so. He denies the possibility of either
getting into an accident or getting arrested. This is an example of:
A. formal operational thought.
B. the identity vs. role confusion developmental conflict.
C. adolescent egocentrism.
D. a possible psychotic break from reality. ----------- Correct Answer ----------- C.
This question is based on Piaget's four stages of cognitive development that, in order, are
sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. In the final stage,
beginning at about the age of 11 or 12, individuals are able to think abstractly and hypothetically
and therefore solve complex problems by imagining alternative solutions. Though not all aspects
of the theory are universally accepted, it is generally agreed that cognitive abilities increase
beginning in adolescence, and that these advancements include a greater ability to focus on
oneself and one's place in the world. This change is often accompanied by a phenomenon known
as adolescent egocentrism, whereby the increased focus on the self introduces cognitive
distortions. Specifically, adolescent egocentrism is characterized by three distortions: the
invincibility fable, the personal fable, and the imaginary audience. The invinc

Within the context of Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), job tenure is related to an
employee's:
A. organizational commitment.
B. satisfaction and satisfactoriness.
C. career concept.

, D. motivation and ability. ----------- Correct Answer ------------- B.
Dawis and Lofquist's (1964) model of career development, Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA),
centers on the connection between a worker and his/her job and work environment. A key
element of the theory is that an individual is best suited for positions that have matching
demands and rewards to his/her individual characteristics. According to the TWA, satisfaction
and satisfactoriness are factors related to job tenure. Satisfaction, in this theory, refers to a
worker's satisfaction with the job. This is established by the degree to which the worker's needs
are satisfied by the provided rewards of the job. Satisfactoriness, on the other hand, refers to the
organization or employer's satisfaction with the worker. For example, how well the worker's
skills fulfill the requirements of the job and is able to perform the job