Expand and Collapse Paragraphs with JQuery Inside of a Loop

Answer 1

IDs aren't the only way to target individual elements - you can target elements around the current jQuery element using a variety of methods, just like you have with parent.

You should be able to target the corresponding "expanded" block using siblings():

$("a.expand").click(function()
{
    $(this).parent().hide();
    $(this).parent().siblings('.expanded').show();

    return false;
});