Question 1

Following the end of World War II, many parents wanted to have children as soon as possible, creating what has come to be called the postwar

Accepted Answer

A)  baby boom. 
B)  depression. 
C)  infantile fixation. 
D)  cohort effect. 
A)  baby boom. 
B)  depression. 
C)  infantile fixation. 
D)  cohort effect.

Question 2

What is one of the main causes of youth culture, according to those who believe in it?

Accepted Answer

A)  in-person bullying and electronic bullying 
B)  income inequality 
C)  age segregation 
D)  mass media such as television and Internet 
A)  in-person bullying and electronic bullying 
B)  income inequality 
C)  age segregation 
D)  mass media such as television and Internet

Question 3

Steve eats lunch with Jeff, Hans, and Mike every day. After school, they play computer games and talk about girls. This group of boys would be called

Accepted Answer

A)  a crowd. 
B)  a clique. 
C)  a reference group. 
D)  a youth culture. 
A)  a crowd. 
B)  a clique. 
C)  a reference group. 
D)  a youth culture.

Question 4

If you were going to design a study on the rise of peer groups, which of these topics would it make the most sense for you to investigate?

Accepted Answer

A)  why peer groups of different sizes have roughly the same political clout 
B)  how advertising and marketing may someday make peer groups obsolete 
C)  the rise and fall of youth culture within affluent societies 
D)  how industrialization and modernization have changed learning 
A)  why peer groups of different sizes have roughly the same political clout 
B)  how advertising and marketing may someday make peer groups obsolete 
C)  the rise and fall of youth culture within affluent societies 
D)  how industrialization and modernization have changed learning

Question 5

How would you characterize studies that examine the relationship between cyberbullying and emotional and behavioral problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  The research is extensive, and most of it comes to the same conclusions. 
B)  The research is so recent that it is difficult to draw many conclusions from it. 
C)  The research has been conducted for many years, but many of the study results are contradictory. 
D)  So little research has been done on the topic that it is difficult to trust the findings. 
A)  The research is extensive, and most of it comes to the same conclusions. 
B)  The research is so recent that it is difficult to draw many conclusions from it. 
C)  The research has been conducted for many years, but many of the study results are contradictory. 
D)  So little research has been done on the topic that it is difficult to trust the findings.

Question 6

Which of these is the basis for membership in a crowd?

Accepted Answer

A)  isolated activity 
B)  shared activity 
C)  friendship 
D)  social bonds 
A)  isolated activity 
B)  shared activity 
C)  friendship 
D)  social bonds

Question 7

In contrast to the role of the peer group in adolescent development, the family is best suited for helping the adolescent with regard to

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy. 
B)  achievement. 
C)  social interactions. 
D)  leisure. 
A)  intimacy. 
B)  achievement. 
C)  social interactions. 
D)  leisure.

Question 8

Which of these is the most accurate way to describe the psychosocial impact of a peer group on adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenagers' psychological problems are fully formed before any interaction with peer groups, so these groups do not cause psychological problems. 
B)  Teenagers' psychological problems can cause problems when interacting with peers, but the problems do not come from peer interaction. 
C)  Teenagers' psychological problems come from interactions with peers rather than from other sources. 
D)  Teenagers' psychological problems can come from problems with peers and can cause problems with peers. 
A)  Teenagers' psychological problems are fully formed before any interaction with peer groups, so these groups do not cause psychological problems. 
B)  Teenagers' psychological problems can cause problems when interacting with peers, but the problems do not come from peer interaction. 
C)  Teenagers' psychological problems come from interactions with peers rather than from other sources. 
D)  Teenagers' psychological problems can come from problems with peers and can cause problems with peers.

Question 9

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescent identity 
B)  sex segregation 
C)  cliques 
D)  the baby boom 
A)  adolescent identity 
B)  sex segregation 
C)  cliques 
D)  the baby boom

Question 10

During which period are friendships most likely to end?

Accepted Answer

A)  sixth and seventh grades 
B)  seventh and eighth grades 
C)  eighth and ninth grades 
D)  ninth and tenth grades 
A)  sixth and seventh grades 
B)  seventh and eighth grades 
C)  eighth and ninth grades 
D)  ninth and tenth grades

Question 11

In contrast to crowds, cliques

Accepted Answer

A)  are settings for adolescents' intimate interactions. 
B)  help adolescents locate themselves within the broadest social structure of their school. 
C)  are based on reputation rather than shared social activity. 
D)  allow some adolescents to belong to several groups at once based on what others believe about them. 
A)  are settings for adolescents' intimate interactions. 
B)  help adolescents locate themselves within the broadest social structure of their school. 
C)  are based on reputation rather than shared social activity. 
D)  allow some adolescents to belong to several groups at once based on what others believe about them.

Question 12

According to research, which country is reported has having a relatively low prevalence of bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweden 
B)  Russia 
C)  United States 
D)  Germany 
A)  Sweden 
B)  Russia 
C)  United States 
D)  Germany

Question 13

Esther has been rejected by her peers because she is withdrawn. Esther is most likely to be at risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial activity. 
B)  diminished social competence. 
C)  aggressive behavior in adulthood. 
D)  drug and alcohol abuse. 
A)  antisocial activity. 
B)  diminished social competence. 
C)  aggressive behavior in adulthood. 
D)  drug and alcohol abuse.

Question 14

At school, Jamila is perceived as high-status, yet rude and abrupt. A psychologist would say that she

Accepted Answer

A)  has perceived popularity but not sociometric popularity. 
B)  has sociometric popularity but not perceived popularity. 
C)  has both perceived and sociometric popularity. 
D)  is not popular. 
A)  has perceived popularity but not sociometric popularity. 
B)  has sociometric popularity but not perceived popularity. 
C)  has both perceived and sociometric popularity. 
D)  is not popular.

Question 15

Dan planned a party and invited his whole English class by passing out personal invitations. Dan accidentally forgot to make an invitation for Sam. Sam assumed he intentionally wasn't invited and became angry at Dan for excluding him. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  relational aggression. 
B)  hostile attributional bias. 
C)  aggressive-withdrawal reaction. 
D)  reverse bullying. 
A)  relational aggression. 
B)  hostile attributional bias. 
C)  aggressive-withdrawal reaction. 
D)  reverse bullying.

Question 16

Tony belongs to a group called "the partyers." We would expect that Tony is very involved with

Accepted Answer

A)  sports. 
B)  adult institutions. 
C)  school clubs. 
D)  the peer culture. 
A)  sports. 
B)  adult institutions. 
C)  school clubs. 
D)  the peer culture.

Question 17

Dr. Cruz believes she has found a society that is so technologically advanced that children routinely teach adults instead of the other way around. What would anthropologists such as Margaret Mead call this type of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  cofigurative 
B)  postfigurative 
C)  prefigurative 
D)  antifigurative 
A)  cofigurative 
B)  postfigurative 
C)  prefigurative 
D)  antifigurative

Question 18

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called

Accepted Answer

A)  mainstreaming. 
B)  tracking. 
C)  age grading. 
D)  reference grouping. 
A)  mainstreaming. 
B)  tracking. 
C)  age grading. 
D)  reference grouping.

Question 19

Lupe, a 15-year-old, is most likely to learn social skills in a ________ and develop her sense of identity in a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crowd; crowd 
B)  crowd; clique 
C)  clique; crowd 
D)  clique; clique 
A)  crowd; crowd 
B)  crowd; clique 
C)  clique; crowd 
D)  clique; clique

Question 20

Why is it so hard to teach adolescents to "just say no" to things adults disapprove of, such as drinking, smoking, and having risky sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  These behaviors are typically associated with being popular. 
B)  Like most adults, adolescents are unwilling (or unable) to resist peer influence. 
C)  Most adolescents approve of antisocial behaviors. 
D)  Adolescents are insufficiently educated about the risks of these behaviors. 
A)  These behaviors are typically associated with being popular. 
B)  Like most adults, adolescents are unwilling (or unable) to resist peer influence. 
C)  Most adolescents approve of antisocial behaviors. 
D)  Adolescents are insufficiently educated about the risks of these behaviors.

Following the end of World War II, many parents wanted to have children as soon as possible, creating what has come to be called the postwar

What is one of the main causes of youth culture, according to those who believe in it?

Steve eats lunch with Jeff, Hans, and Mike every day. After school, they play computer games and talk about girls. This group of boys would be called

If you were going to design a study on the rise of peer groups, which of these topics would it make the most sense for you to investigate?

How would you characterize studies that examine the relationship between cyberbullying and emotional and behavioral problems?

Which of these is the basis for membership in a crowd?

In contrast to the role of the peer group in adolescent development, the family is best suited for helping the adolescent with regard to

Which of these is the most accurate way to describe the psychosocial impact of a peer group on adolescents?

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

During which period are friendships most likely to end?

In contrast to crowds, cliques

According to research, which country is reported has having a relatively low prevalence of bullying?

Esther has been rejected by her peers because she is withdrawn. Esther is most likely to be at risk for

At school, Jamila is perceived as high-status, yet rude and abrupt. A psychologist would say that she

Dan planned a party and invited his whole English class by passing out personal invitations. Dan accidentally forgot to make an invitation for Sam. Sam assumed he intentionally wasn't invited and became angry at Dan for excluding him. This is an example of

Tony belongs to a group called "the partyers." We would expect that Tony is very involved with

Dr. Cruz believes she has found a society that is so technologically advanced that children routinely teach adults instead of the other way around. What would anthropologists such as Margaret Mead call this type of society?

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called

Lupe, a 15-year-old, is most likely to learn social skills in a and develop her sense of identity in a .

Why is it so hard to teach adolescents to "just say no" to things adults disapprove of, such as drinking, smoking, and having risky sex?

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

Exam 5: Peer Groups

Following the end of World War II, many parents wanted to have children as soon as possible, creating what has come to be called the postwar

What is one of the main causes of youth culture, according to those who believe in it?

Steve eats lunch with Jeff, Hans, and Mike every day. After school, they play computer games and talk about girls. This group of boys would be called

If you were going to design a study on the rise of peer groups, which of these topics would it make the most sense for you to investigate?

How would you characterize studies that examine the relationship between cyberbullying and emotional and behavioral problems?

Which of these is the basis for membership in a crowd?

In contrast to the role of the peer group in adolescent development, the family is best suited for helping the adolescent with regard to

Which of these is the most accurate way to describe the psychosocial impact of a peer group on adolescents?

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

During which period are friendships most likely to end?

In contrast to crowds, cliques

According to research, which country is reported has having a relatively low prevalence of bullying?

Esther has been rejected by her peers because she is withdrawn. Esther is most likely to be at risk for

At school, Jamila is perceived as high-status, yet rude and abrupt. A psychologist would say that she

Dan planned a party and invited his whole English class by passing out personal invitations. Dan accidentally forgot to make an invitation for Sam. Sam assumed he intentionally wasn't invited and became angry at Dan for excluding him. This is an example of

Tony belongs to a group called "the partyers." We would expect that Tony is very involved with

Dr. Cruz believes she has found a society that is so technologically advanced that children routinely teach adults instead of the other way around. What would anthropologists such as Margaret Mead call this type of society?

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called

Lupe, a 15-year-old, is most likely to learn social skills in a ________ and develop her sense of identity in a ________.

Why is it so hard to teach adolescents to "just say no" to things adults disapprove of, such as drinking, smoking, and having risky sex?

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

Lupe, a 15-year-old, is most likely to learn social skills in a and develop her sense of identity in a .