Question 1

Which of the following is the best example of a characteristic form of adolescent egocentrism?

Accepted Answer

A) Fourteen-year-old Breanna believes that her pastor is hypocritical because he lives in a nice house.She thinks it should be sold to feed the poor. 
B) Fourteen-year-old Erika buys gifts for other members of her family based on what she likes to receive rather than considering their preferences. 
C) Fourteen-year-old Derek can't understand the concept of probability when his math teacher introduces statistics. 
D) Fourteen-year-old Jordan believes he is a superior student despite having a learning disability. 
A) Fourteen-year-old Breanna believes that her pastor is hypocritical because he lives in a nice house.She thinks it should be sold to feed the poor. 
B) Fourteen-year-old Erika buys gifts for other members of her family based on what she likes to receive rather than considering their preferences. 
C) Fourteen-year-old Derek can't understand the concept of probability when his math teacher introduces statistics. 
D) Fourteen-year-old Jordan believes he is a superior student despite having a learning disability.

Question 2

It's a typical day for Tessa,a counselor who works with teenagers.Mark explains to her that he came to school high on drugs because he can get away with it.He believes his teachers are clueless when it comes to spotting kids on drugs.Elkind is most likely to use which of the following labels for Mark's self-focused view?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal audience 
B) Imaginary fable 
C) Invincibility fable 
D) Personal egocentrism 
A) Personal audience 
B) Imaginary fable 
C) Invincibility fable 
D) Personal egocentrism

Question 3

Beth comes from a working class family.Since her father is disabled and unemployed,Beth needed to take a full-time job right after high school to help her mother provide for two younger children.Fortunately,she got a job as a receptionist in her uncle's real estate business.The secretarial skills she learned in high school help pay the family's bills.According to Marcia's categories of identity status,which placement would you assign to Beth with regard to her vocational identity?

Accepted Answer

A) Diffusion 
B) Moratorium 
C) Foreclosed 
D) Achieved 
A) Diffusion 
B) Moratorium 
C) Foreclosed 
D) Achieved

Question 4

According to statistics,high school adolescents from what race/ethnicity and what gender report the highest rate of intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A) Black females 
B) Black males 
C) Hispanic males 
D) White females 
A) Black females 
B) Black males 
C) Hispanic males 
D) White females

Question 5

Give three examples of different types of adolescent egocentrism that might be apparent in a counseling situation with an adolescent.

Accepted Answer

Give three examples of different types o

Question 6

Different regions of the brain develop at different rates during adolescence.Which area matures faster than the others?

Accepted Answer

A) Neural circuitry 
B) Planning and control function 
C) Prefrontal cortex 
D) Limbic system 
A) Neural circuitry 
B) Planning and control function 
C) Prefrontal cortex 
D) Limbic system

Question 7

Based on studies of racial,ethnic,or sexual identity formation,researchers conclude which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Realizing the significance of race,ethnicity or sexual orientation plays a critical role. 
B) A phase of active involvement in one's cultural group is essential. 
C) Individuals must turn against the values of the dominant culture before their identity can form. 
D) Most individuals remain in diffusion and do not reach moratorium or achievement. 
A) Realizing the significance of race,ethnicity or sexual orientation plays a critical role. 
B) A phase of active involvement in one's cultural group is essential. 
C) Individuals must turn against the values of the dominant culture before their identity can form. 
D) Most individuals remain in diffusion and do not reach moratorium or achievement.

Question 8

How does early maturation tend to affect boys?

Accepted Answer

A) More socially awkward than younger-maturing boys 
B) Moodier than early-maturing girls 
C) Some of the same disadvantages as girls 
D) Disadvantaged in socially approved activities such as athletics 
A) More socially awkward than younger-maturing boys 
B) Moodier than early-maturing girls 
C) Some of the same disadvantages as girls 
D) Disadvantaged in socially approved activities such as athletics

Question 9

Pubertal processes begin when certain changes occur in the endocrine system.Which of the following explains the beginning of this process?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual development comes under the control of the thyroid. 
B) The pituitary stimulates other glands to release hormones into the bloodstream. 
C) The adrenal gland influences the growth of secondary sex characteristics. 
D) The hypothalamus controls the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
A) Sexual development comes under the control of the thyroid. 
B) The pituitary stimulates other glands to release hormones into the bloodstream. 
C) The adrenal gland influences the growth of secondary sex characteristics. 
D) The hypothalamus controls the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Question 10

As a clinician,you are asked to evaluate a 14-year-old boy's competence to stand trial as an adult.What data from developmental research are relevant,and how do you make the decision systematically?

Accepted Answer

As a clinician,you are asked to evaluate

Question 11

Studies show that formal operational thinking is

Accepted Answer

A) easily grasped by all students by the time they enter high school. 
B) easily grasped by average students by the time they enter college. 
C) demonstrated by all normal adults. 
D) sometimes difficult even for adults. 
A) easily grasped by all students by the time they enter high school. 
B) easily grasped by average students by the time they enter college. 
C) demonstrated by all normal adults. 
D) sometimes difficult even for adults.

Question 12

Hormones promote maturation of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.Which of the following is a primary sexual characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Growth spurt in males and females 
B) Ovaries in females 
C) Deeper voice in males 
D) Enlarged breasts in females 
A) Growth spurt in males and females 
B) Ovaries in females 
C) Deeper voice in males 
D) Enlarged breasts in females

Question 13

What does Savin-Williams (2005)argue about the nature of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual orientation is a fluid concept for some teens. 
B) Sexual orientation is determined in utero. 
C) Sexual orientation is determined earlier for boys than for girls. 
D) Homosexuality might be fostered if children have homosexual teachers. 
A) Sexual orientation is a fluid concept for some teens. 
B) Sexual orientation is determined in utero. 
C) Sexual orientation is determined earlier for boys than for girls. 
D) Homosexuality might be fostered if children have homosexual teachers.

Question 14

In a recent survey questioning high school students across the U.S.about the type of sexual contact in which they engaged,what percentage reported having no sexual contact?

Accepted Answer

A) Under 30% 
B) Over 50% 
C) About 35% 
D) About 45% 
A) Under 30% 
B) Over 50% 
C) About 35% 
D) About 45%

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an illustration of formal operational thought?

Accepted Answer

A) Alyssa classifies information about the main branches of the US government by drawing a diagram of various departments within each branch. 
B) Cody generates all the possible combinations of numbers from a seven digit telephone number. 
C) Cai writes a paper discussing how satire used in a popular comic strip promotes deeper thinking. 
D) Farouk creates a story about a society that is free from war,suffering,and death. 
A) Alyssa classifies information about the main branches of the US government by drawing a diagram of various departments within each branch. 
B) Cody generates all the possible combinations of numbers from a seven digit telephone number. 
C) Cai writes a paper discussing how satire used in a popular comic strip promotes deeper thinking. 
D) Farouk creates a story about a society that is free from war,suffering,and death.

Question 16

Dennis is a 17-year-old who comes to a counselor because he feels sexually attracted to males,which is at odds with his religious beliefs.Although he has felt this way for a long time,he is still struggling to understand why.Based on information presented in the textbook,which of the following explanations is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A) Homosexual orientation usually results from being reared by one or two parents of the same sex as the child. 
B) Homosexual orientation results from being exposed to early sexual abuse. 
C) Homosexual orientation is at least partly determined by heredity. 
D) Homosexual orientation is a personal choice made by the individual. 
A) Homosexual orientation usually results from being reared by one or two parents of the same sex as the child. 
B) Homosexual orientation results from being exposed to early sexual abuse. 
C) Homosexual orientation is at least partly determined by heredity. 
D) Homosexual orientation is a personal choice made by the individual.

Question 17

Adolescents may be capable of constructing ideals-ideal self,ideal society,and ideal family system.This ability likely contributes to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-critical attitudes 
B) Greater decentering 
C) Increased capacity to forgive 
D) Greater acceptance of what is real 
A) Self-critical attitudes 
B) Greater decentering 
C) Increased capacity to forgive 
D) Greater acceptance of what is real

Question 18

What chemical or chemicals are responsible for sending a signal that triggers the beginnings of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenalin 
B) Cytokines 
C) Kisspeptin 
D) Androgens 
A) Adrenalin 
B) Cytokines 
C) Kisspeptin 
D) Androgens

Question 19

During the adolescent growth spurt,internal and external changes occur differently for boys and girls (sexual dimorphism).What aspect of the growth spurt typically applies to girls more than boys?

Accepted Answer

A) Size of heart and lungs increases more in one gender 
B) On average,one gender gains about 42 pounds 
C) Begins 2 years earlier in one gender 
D) Broader shoulders and thicker bones in one gender 
A) Size of heart and lungs increases more in one gender 
B) On average,one gender gains about 42 pounds 
C) Begins 2 years earlier in one gender 
D) Broader shoulders and thicker bones in one gender

Question 20

Tessa,a counselor who works with teenagers,meets with Olivia,who attempted suicide after her boyfriend broke up with her.Olivia says she feels that there is no choice but for her to end her life.Ronnie believes that she is destined to die young.This will make her boyfriend mourn for her forever.How would Elkind describe Olivia's view of the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal audience 
B) Personal fable 
C) Imaginary audience 
D) Invincibility fable 
A) Personal audience 
B) Personal fable 
C) Imaginary audience 
D) Invincibility fable

Which of the following is the best example of a characteristic form of adolescent egocentrism?

According to statistics,high school adolescents from what race/ethnicity and what gender report the highest rate of intercourse?

Give three examples of different types of adolescent egocentrism that might be apparent in a counseling situation with an adolescent.

Different regions of the brain develop at different rates during adolescence.Which area matures faster than the others?

Based on studies of racial,ethnic,or sexual identity formation,researchers conclude which of the following?

How does early maturation tend to affect boys?

Pubertal processes begin when certain changes occur in the endocrine system.Which of the following explains the beginning of this process?

As a clinician,you are asked to evaluate a 14-year-old boy's competence to stand trial as an adult.What data from developmental research are relevant,and how do you make the decision systematically?

Studies show that formal operational thinking is

Hormones promote maturation of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.Which of the following is a primary sexual characteristic?

What does Savin-Williams (2005)argue about the nature of sexual orientation?

In a recent survey questioning high school students across the U.S.about the type of sexual contact in which they engaged,what percentage reported having no sexual contact?

Which of the following is NOT an illustration of formal operational thought?

Adolescents may be capable of constructing ideals-ideal self,ideal society,and ideal family system.This ability likely contributes to which of the following?

What chemical or chemicals are responsible for sending a signal that triggers the beginnings of puberty?

During the adolescent growth spurt,internal and external changes occur differently for boys and girls (sexual dimorphism).What aspect of the growth spurt typically applies to girls more than boys?

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The Emerging Self and Socialization in the Early Years

Realms of Cognition in Middle Childhood

Self and Moral Development: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence

Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence

The Social World of Adolescence

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Exam 9: Physical,cognitive,and Identity Development in Adolescence

Which of the following is the best example of a characteristic form of adolescent egocentrism?

According to statistics,high school adolescents from what race/ethnicity and what gender report the highest rate of intercourse?

Give three examples of different types of adolescent egocentrism that might be apparent in a counseling situation with an adolescent.

Different regions of the brain develop at different rates during adolescence.Which area matures faster than the others?

Based on studies of racial,ethnic,or sexual identity formation,researchers conclude which of the following?

How does early maturation tend to affect boys?

Pubertal processes begin when certain changes occur in the endocrine system.Which of the following explains the beginning of this process?

As a clinician,you are asked to evaluate a 14-year-old boy's competence to stand trial as an adult.What data from developmental research are relevant,and how do you make the decision systematically?

Studies show that formal operational thinking is

Hormones promote maturation of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.Which of the following is a primary sexual characteristic?

What does Savin-Williams (2005)argue about the nature of sexual orientation?

In a recent survey questioning high school students across the U.S.about the type of sexual contact in which they engaged,what percentage reported having no sexual contact?

Which of the following is NOT an illustration of formal operational thought?

Adolescents may be capable of constructing ideals-ideal self,ideal society,and ideal family system.This ability likely contributes to which of the following?

What chemical or chemicals are responsible for sending a signal that triggers the beginnings of puberty?

During the adolescent growth spurt,internal and external changes occur differently for boys and girls (sexual dimorphism).What aspect of the growth spurt typically applies to girls more than boys?

Organizing Themes in Development

Genetics, epigenetics, and the Brain: the Fundamentals of Behavioral Development

Cognitive Development in the Early Years

Emotional and Social Development in the Early Years

The Emerging Self and Socialization in the Early Years

Realms of Cognition in Middle Childhood

Self and Moral Development: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence

Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence

The Social World of Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood

Socioemotional and Vocational Development in Young Adulthood

Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, personality, and Social Development

Living Well: Stress, coping, and Life Satisfaction in Adulthood

Gains and Losses in Late Adulthood

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