Question 1

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds in the United States today.

Accepted Answer

A) second 
B) third 
C) fourth 
D) fifth 
A) second 
B) third 
C) fourth 
D) fifth

Question 2

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to smoke cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

A) Renee,whose best friend smokes 
B) Bryce,whose parents preach against smoking and do not smoke themselves 
C) Joy,whose school has very few smokers 
D) Eve,an honor-roll student whose grandmother smokes 
A) Renee,whose best friend smokes 
B) Bryce,whose parents preach against smoking and do not smoke themselves 
C) Joy,whose school has very few smokers 
D) Eve,an honor-roll student whose grandmother smokes

Question 3

The Monitoring the Future Study at the University of Michigan follows trends in

Accepted Answer

A) drug use. 
B) adolescent suicide. 
C) eating disorders. 
D) self-injurious behavior. 
A) drug use. 
B) adolescent suicide. 
C) eating disorders. 
D) self-injurious behavior.

Question 4

List at least five symptoms of major depressive disorder and explain why adolescent females have a higher rate of depression than do adolescent males.

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association lis

Question 5

Al,age 16,has just been convicted of robbery.Because of his age,this offense would be labeled as

Accepted Answer

A) a misdemeanor. 
B) a conduct offense. 
C) an index offense. 
D) a status offense. 
A) a misdemeanor. 
B) a conduct offense. 
C) an index offense. 
D) a status offense.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding weight and its relatedness to suicide is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Overweight girls are more likely to attempt suicide. 
B) Overweight boys are more likely to attempt suicide. 
C) Girls who perceive themselves as overweight are more likely to commit suicide. 
D) Boys who perceive themselves as overweight are more likely to commit suicide. 
A) Overweight girls are more likely to attempt suicide. 
B) Overweight boys are more likely to attempt suicide. 
C) Girls who perceive themselves as overweight are more likely to commit suicide. 
D) Boys who perceive themselves as overweight are more likely to commit suicide.

Question 7

Which personality characteristic has been associated with anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) perfectionism 
B) neuroticism 
C) agreeableness 
D) need to fit in 
A) perfectionism 
B) neuroticism 
C) agreeableness 
D) need to fit in

Question 8

The reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have a category for obese children and adolescents is because

Accepted Answer

A) it is not possible to determine which children and adolescents are obese. 
B) the stigma of the word obese is thought to be harmful. 
C) there are no obese children and adolescents in the United States. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) it is not possible to determine which children and adolescents are obese. 
B) the stigma of the word obese is thought to be harmful. 
C) there are no obese children and adolescents in the United States. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and ________ in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B) anxiety 
C) depression 
D) conduct problems 
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B) anxiety 
C) depression 
D) conduct problems

Question 10

Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) dysphoric disorder. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) a major depressive disorder. 
D) normal adolescent mood swings. 
A) dysphoric disorder. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) a major depressive disorder. 
D) normal adolescent mood swings.

Question 11

Which of the following drugs is a prescription painkiller?

Accepted Answer

A) Vicodin 
B) Vitorin 
C) Heroin 
D) Lovaza 
A) Vicodin 
B) Vitorin 
C) Heroin 
D) Lovaza

Question 12

The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive cultural groups are known as ________ stress.

Accepted Answer

A) assimilative 
B) bicultural 
C) acculturative 
D) accommodative 
A) assimilative 
B) bicultural 
C) acculturative 
D) accommodative

Question 13

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple behaviors have to occur over a period of one year. 
B) Behaviors have to occur before the age of 13. 
C) Individuals must exhibit five or more of the aberrant behaviors,such as truancy,running away,fire setting,cruelty to animals,or excessive fighting. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Multiple behaviors have to occur over a period of one year. 
B) Behaviors have to occur before the age of 13. 
C) Individuals must exhibit five or more of the aberrant behaviors,such as truancy,running away,fire setting,cruelty to animals,or excessive fighting. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Researchers in the field of developmental psychopathology seek to establish links between

Accepted Answer

A) life and death. 
B) early precursors of a problem and later outcomes. 
C) late signs of a problem and prognosis. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) life and death. 
B) early precursors of a problem and later outcomes. 
C) late signs of a problem and prognosis. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Peers and ________ influences are believed to be especially important factors in adolescent problems.

Accepted Answer

A) school 
B) family 
C) religious 
D) co-worker 
A) school 
B) family 
C) religious 
D) co-worker

Question 16

Cameron has just been diagnosed as HIV-positive.For Cameron,his HIV status is

Accepted Answer

A) an acute stressor. 
B) a hassle. 
C) a life event. 
D) a chronic stressor. 
A) an acute stressor. 
B) a hassle. 
C) a life event. 
D) a chronic stressor.

Question 17

Trent believes that everyone in his class is laughing at him and that his peers think he is "strange." Trent's distorted thought processes are a ________ factor in his problems with his peers.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) valid 
C) psychological 
D) social 
A) biological 
B) valid 
C) psychological 
D) social

Question 18

The developmental psychopathology approach focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) describing and exploring the developmental pathways of problems. 
B) looking at family patterns of pathology over three or more generations. 
C) looking at prenatal influences that might predispose an adolescent to psychopathology. 
D) looking at parental discipline techniques that might contribute to acting-out behaviors. 
A) describing and exploring the developmental pathways of problems. 
B) looking at family patterns of pathology over three or more generations. 
C) looking at prenatal influences that might predispose an adolescent to psychopathology. 
D) looking at parental discipline techniques that might contribute to acting-out behaviors.

Question 19

Discuss current trends and the reasons for cigarette smoking among adolescents and emerging adults.

Accepted Answer

In the United States,smoking is likely t

Question 20

Which of the following statements about anorexics and bulimics is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexics control their eating by restricting it,most bulimics cannot. 
B) Both anorexics and bulimics are preoccupied with food. 
C) Anorexics and bulimics are highly perfectionistic. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Anorexics control their eating by restricting it,most bulimics cannot. 
B) Both anorexics and bulimics are preoccupied with food. 
C) Anorexics and bulimics are highly perfectionistic. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds in the United States today.

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to smoke cigarettes?

The Monitoring the Future Study at the University of Michigan follows trends in

List at least five symptoms of major depressive disorder and explain why adolescent females have a higher rate of depression than do adolescent males.

Al,age 16,has just been convicted of robbery.Because of his age,this offense would be labeled as

Which of the following statements regarding weight and its relatedness to suicide is FALSE?

Which personality characteristic has been associated with anorexia?

The reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have a category for obese children and adolescents is because

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and ________ in adolescence.

Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

Which of the following drugs is a prescription painkiller?

The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive cultural groups are known as ________ stress.

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

Researchers in the field of developmental psychopathology seek to establish links between

Peers and ________ influences are believed to be especially important factors in adolescent problems.

Cameron has just been diagnosed as HIV-positive.For Cameron,his HIV status is

Trent believes that everyone in his class is laughing at him and that his peers think he is "strange." Trent's distorted thought processes are a ________ factor in his problems with his peers.

The developmental psychopathology approach focuses on

Discuss current trends and the reasons for cigarette smoking among adolescents and emerging adults.

Which of the following statements about anorexics and bulimics is TRUE?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Filters

Exam 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds in the United States today.

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to smoke cigarettes?

The Monitoring the Future Study at the University of Michigan follows trends in

List at least five symptoms of major depressive disorder and explain why adolescent females have a higher rate of depression than do adolescent males.

Al,age 16,has just been convicted of robbery.Because of his age,this offense would be labeled as

Which of the following statements regarding weight and its relatedness to suicide is FALSE?

Which personality characteristic has been associated with anorexia?

The reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have a category for obese children and adolescents is because

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and ________ in adolescence.

Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

Which of the following drugs is a prescription painkiller?

The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive cultural groups are known as ________ stress.

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

Researchers in the field of developmental psychopathology seek to establish links between

Peers and ________ influences are believed to be especially important factors in adolescent problems.

Cameron has just been diagnosed as HIV-positive.For Cameron,his HIV status is

Trent believes that everyone in his class is laughing at him and that his peers think he is "strange." Trent's distorted thought processes are a ________ factor in his problems with his peers.

The developmental psychopathology approach focuses on

Discuss current trends and the reasons for cigarette smoking among adolescents and emerging adults.

Which of the following statements about anorexics and bulimics is TRUE?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Filters