Exam 14: Physical Development in Adolescence

Research has found that adolescents' biological clocks undergo a shift as they grow older. This shift seems to be caused by a delay in the nightly release of

________ is caused by a virus that destroys the body's immune system.

Rates of moderate to vigorous exercise tend to ________ as one moves through adolescence.

Concerns about attractiveness, questions about how to engage in sexual activity, and incorporating sexuality into identity are most prominent during

Based on recommendations from Joseph and Claudia Allen, telling your teenager to clean his room again because he did a legitimately poor job due to minimal effort the first time falls under the suggestion to

One study (Patrick & Schulenberg, 2010), found that the strongest predictor of substance use in adolescence is ________ factors.

Based on recommendations from Joseph and Claudia Allen, inviting your teenager to join in an adult community social gathering and helping her to join in adult conversations falls under the suggestion to

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of sexuality during adolescence?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the prefrontal cortex?

In the United States, approximately how many adolescent pregnancies are unintended?

In the United States, the average age of menarche

Increases in screen time for adolescents is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT associated with adolescent mothers?

A longitudinal study in which adolescents completed daily diaries in multiple grades found that difficulty understanding what was taught in school and struggling to complete assignments the next day was associated with

Which of the following was discovered by a national study of U.S. adolescents to be one of the primary reasons adolescents engage in exercise?

Describe AIDS and its treatment options.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by

Natasha is a young teenage female. In terms of body image, she is probably

Approximately what percentage of U.S. 15-year-olds reported having a meaningful relationship outside of their family with a caring adult that helped them to succeed?

According to Jeffrey Arnett, what are the five key features of emerging adulthood?