Question 1

Rapid weight gain during infancy is related to early puberty for both sexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ girls are MOST at risk of getting into trouble as teens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ girls are MOST at risk of...

Question 3

Hui is discussing encouraging trends in U.S.teenage sexuality.Which is NOT a 2015 statistic that he can mention?

Accepted Answer

A) U)S.teen birth rates are lower than in Europe. 
B) Most sexually active teens say they used contraception during their last intercourse. 
C) Fewer teens report having sex. 
D) Most teens have sex within a committed relationship. 
A) U)S.teen birth rates are lower than in Europe. 
B) Most sexually active teens say they used contraception during their last intercourse. 
C) Fewer teens report having sex. 
D) Most teens have sex within a committed relationship.

Question 4

Which teenage girl is MOST likely to be dieting?

Accepted Answer

A) Hannah,whose role model is Bette Midler 
B) Helen,whose role model is Queen Latifa 
C) Hermioni,whose role model is Beyonce 
D) Hideko,whose role model is Audrey Hepburn 
A) Hannah,whose role model is Bette Midler 
B) Helen,whose role model is Queen Latifa 
C) Hermioni,whose role model is Beyonce 
D) Hideko,whose role model is Audrey Hepburn

Question 5

Iesha is an African American girl.Aamino lives in a poor area of Somalia.Spell out the likely differences in the timing of puberty for these girls,and identify their causes.Will there be any differences in these children's rate of pubertal development?

Accepted Answer

Iesha will probably reach puberty well b

Question 6

A student is giving a presentation on teenage male body image issues.He can make all of these statements EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) "The pressures today on boys to have a "perfect body" are getting more intense." 
B) "Boys today typically want to be thin." 
C) "Boys today worry about building up their muscles." 
D) "Some boys today may take anabolic steroids." 
A) "The pressures today on boys to have a "perfect body" are getting more intense." 
B) "Boys today typically want to be thin." 
C) "Boys today worry about building up their muscles." 
D) "Some boys today may take anabolic steroids."

Question 7

The first physical sign of puberty in girls is the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first physical sign of puberty in...

Question 8

In the correct order,which organs are involved in programming puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus,adrenal glands,gonads 
B) hypothalamus,pituitary,gonads 
C) gonads,hypothalamus,pituitary 
D) adrenal glands,gonads,hypothalamus 
A) hypothalamus,adrenal glands,gonads 
B) hypothalamus,pituitary,gonads 
C) gonads,hypothalamus,pituitary 
D) adrenal glands,gonads,hypothalamus

Question 9

Most boys receive practical advice about spermarche from their moms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Breast development is an example of a(n)_____ sexual characteristic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Breast development is an example of a(n)_____...

Question 11

According to statistics,who is the LEAST likely to be influenced by the mainstream media's "thin ideal"?

Accepted Answer

A) an African American girl 
B) a European American girl 
C) an Asian American girl 
D) all are equally affected. 
A) an African American girl 
B) a European American girl 
C) an Asian American girl 
D) all are equally affected.

Question 12

Dr.Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders.Which is a statement she should not make?

Accepted Answer

A) "Eating disorders are most common among young females." 
B) "Although,using the strict diagnostic criteria,eating disorder rates are low,a much higher fraction of girls have symptoms of eating issues." 
C) "All eating disorders involve excessive dieting." 
D) "Eating disorder rates decline as women get older." 
A) "Eating disorders are most common among young females." 
B) "Although,using the strict diagnostic criteria,eating disorder rates are low,a much higher fraction of girls have symptoms of eating issues." 
C) "All eating disorders involve excessive dieting." 
D) "Eating disorder rates decline as women get older."

Question 13

Sexual desire depends:

Accepted Answer

A) totally on biology-that is,hormone levels. 
B) on the interaction of biology (hormone levels)and sexual feedback from the outside world. 
C) on sexual feedback from the outside world alone. 
D) on reaching menarche or spermarche. 
A) totally on biology-that is,hormone levels. 
B) on the interaction of biology (hormone levels)and sexual feedback from the outside world. 
C) on sexual feedback from the outside world alone. 
D) on reaching menarche or spermarche.

Question 14

A girl is about to enter puberty.How long will the total process take?

Accepted Answer

A) about 5 years,for every child 
B) about 2 years,for every child 
C) about 9 years,for every child 
D) a variable length of time for different girls 
A) about 5 years,for every child 
B) about 2 years,for every child 
C) about 9 years,for every child 
D) a variable length of time for different girls

Question 15

Which early-maturing teen is LEAST at risk of getting into trouble?

Accepted Answer

A) Cemal,who lives in sexually permissive Sweden 
B) Cora,who has harsh,rejecting parents 
C) Chuanli,who is religious and lives in a restrictive society 
D) Caroline,who has gotten involved with older friends 
A) Cemal,who lives in sexually permissive Sweden 
B) Cora,who has harsh,rejecting parents 
C) Chuanli,who is religious and lives in a restrictive society 
D) Caroline,who has gotten involved with older friends

Question 16

Describe the function and features of puberty rites,and discuss why having these coming of age celebrations would be difficult in developed nations today.

Accepted Answer

Puberty rites,a frequent feature in trad

Question 17

Dr.Ghosh is giving a talk on the risk factors for eating problems.Which statement should she make?

Accepted Answer

A) "Eating disorders are most common among ethnic minority girls." 
B) "Eating disorders are most common among girls who are anxious and have low self-esteem." 
C) "Environmental forces alone are the cause of eating disorders." 
D) "Neglectful dads are the single cause of eating disorders." 
A) "Eating disorders are most common among ethnic minority girls." 
B) "Eating disorders are most common among girls who are anxious and have low self-esteem." 
C) "Environmental forces alone are the cause of eating disorders." 
D) "Neglectful dads are the single cause of eating disorders."

Question 18

Which child would react MOST negatively if a mother tried to discuss puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) her daughter 
B) her son 
C) a middle child 
D) an only child 
A) her daughter 
B) her son 
C) a middle child 
D) an only child

Question 19

The first hormone that signals the onset of puberty is in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) pituitary gland 
C) gonads 
D) sex hormones 
A) hypothalamus 
B) pituitary gland 
C) gonads 
D) sex hormones

Question 20

Girls who begin puberty late tend to go through the changes at _____ rate.

Accepted Answer

A) a faster 
B) a slower 
C) the same 
D) a strange 
A) a faster 
B) a slower 
C) the same 
D) a strange

Rapid weight gain during infancy is related to early puberty for both sexes.

_____ girls are MOST at risk of getting into trouble as teens.

Hui is discussing encouraging trends in U.S.teenage sexuality.Which is NOT a 2015 statistic that he can mention?

Which teenage girl is MOST likely to be dieting?

Iesha is an African American girl.Aamino lives in a poor area of Somalia.Spell out the likely differences in the timing of puberty for these girls,and identify their causes.Will there be any differences in these children's rate of pubertal development?

A student is giving a presentation on teenage male body image issues.He can make all of these statements EXCEPT:

The first physical sign of puberty in girls is the _____.

In the correct order,which organs are involved in programming puberty?

Most boys receive practical advice about spermarche from their moms.

Breast development is an example of a(n)_____ sexual characteristic.

According to statistics,who is the LEAST likely to be influenced by the mainstream media's "thin ideal"?

Dr.Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders.Which is a statement she should not make?

Sexual desire depends:

A girl is about to enter puberty.How long will the total process take?

Which early-maturing teen is LEAST at risk of getting into trouble?

Describe the function and features of puberty rites,and discuss why having these coming of age celebrations would be difficult in developed nations today.

Dr.Ghosh is giving a talk on the risk factors for eating problems.Which statement should she make?

Which child would react MOST negatively if a mother tried to discuss puberty?

The first hormone that signals the onset of puberty is in the _____.

Girls who begin puberty late tend to go through the changes at _____ rate.

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Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Physical and Cognitive Development

Socioemotional Development

Settings for Development Home and School

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

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Exam 8: Physical Development

Rapid weight gain during infancy is related to early puberty for both sexes.

_____ girls are MOST at risk of getting into trouble as teens.

Hui is discussing encouraging trends in U.S.teenage sexuality.Which is NOT a 2015 statistic that he can mention?

Which teenage girl is MOST likely to be dieting?

Iesha is an African American girl.Aamino lives in a poor area of Somalia.Spell out the likely differences in the timing of puberty for these girls,and identify their causes.Will there be any differences in these children's rate of pubertal development?

A student is giving a presentation on teenage male body image issues.He can make all of these statements EXCEPT:

The first physical sign of puberty in girls is the _____.

In the correct order,which organs are involved in programming puberty?

Most boys receive practical advice about spermarche from their moms.

Breast development is an example of a(n)_____ sexual characteristic.

According to statistics,who is the LEAST likely to be influenced by the mainstream media's "thin ideal"?

Dr.Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders.Which is a statement she should not make?

Sexual desire depends:

A girl is about to enter puberty.How long will the total process take?

Which early-maturing teen is LEAST at risk of getting into trouble?

Describe the function and features of puberty rites,and discuss why having these coming of age celebrations would be difficult in developed nations today.

Dr.Ghosh is giving a talk on the risk factors for eating problems.Which statement should she make?

Which child would react MOST negatively if a mother tried to discuss puberty?

The first hormone that signals the onset of puberty is in the _____.

Girls who begin puberty late tend to go through the changes at _____ rate.

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Physical and Cognitive Development

Socioemotional Development

Settings for Development Home and School

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

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