Question 1

The location where fibers connect the brain's left and right hemisphere is known as the

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A)  optic chiasm. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  optic chiasm. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 2

According to your text, sexual activity in adolescence

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A)  is very common and normal for almost all teenagers. 
B)  varies considerably, from engaging in frequent sexual activity to abstinence. 
C)  is unaffected by religious affiliation and beliefs. 
D)  produces anxiety in all teenagers. 
A)  is very common and normal for almost all teenagers. 
B)  varies considerably, from engaging in frequent sexual activity to abstinence. 
C)  is unaffected by religious affiliation and beliefs. 
D)  produces anxiety in all teenagers.

Question 3

In terms of contraceptive use, which of the following is TRUE?

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A)  Contraceptive use increased significantly between 2003 and 2011. 
B)  Younger adolescents are more likely to use contraceptives. 
C)  Older adolescents are more likely to use contraceptives. 
D)  A large age gap between partners increases the use of contraceptives. 
A)  Contraceptive use increased significantly between 2003 and 2011. 
B)  Younger adolescents are more likely to use contraceptives. 
C)  Older adolescents are more likely to use contraceptives. 
D)  A large age gap between partners increases the use of contraceptives.

Question 4

One in five U.S. adults has a sexually transmitted infection called ________ that is caused by a family of viruses and involves an eruption of sores and blisters. This infection has no known cure, but antiviral medications can shorten outbreaks.

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  genital herpes 
D)  chlamydia 
A)  syphilis 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  genital herpes 
D)  chlamydia

Question 5

A stronger sense of identity in one's early thirties was linked in a study to being a(n)

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A)  early-maturing male. 
B)  late-maturing male. 
C)  late-maturing female. 
D)  early-maturing female. 
A)  early-maturing male. 
B)  late-maturing male. 
C)  late-maturing female. 
D)  early-maturing female.

Question 6

According to Arnett, which of the following is among the five key features that characterize individuals who are in the phase of emerging adulthood?

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A)  exploration of one's identity in relation to love 
B)  stability in the occupational sphere of one's life 
C)  focus on raising a family and looking after aging parents 
D)  identification of oneself as a fully functioning adult 
A)  exploration of one's identity in relation to love 
B)  stability in the occupational sphere of one's life 
C)  focus on raising a family and looking after aging parents 
D)  identification of oneself as a fully functioning adult

Question 7

Discuss the benefits and problems associated with early and late maturation for girls.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
For girls, e

Question 8

Explain the role of melatonin in sleep regulation in older adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Older adolescents are more sleepy during

Question 9

Which of the following has a greater influence on the life trajectory of adolescents today than it likely would have several decades ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnicity 
B)  gender 
C)  socioeconomic factors 
D)  lifestyle options through technology 
A)  ethnicity 
B)  gender 
C)  socioeconomic factors 
D)  lifestyle options through technology

Question 10

________ is an eating disorder in which the individual consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulimia nervosa 
B)  Diabulimia 
C)  Anorexia nervosa 
D)  Polyphagia 
A)  Bulimia nervosa 
B)  Diabulimia 
C)  Anorexia nervosa 
D)  Polyphagia

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to emerging adulthood?

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A)  Emerging adulthood and adolescence refer to the identical stage of life. 
B)  Emerging adulthood is categorized as the lifespan between 20 and 40 years. 
C)  Experimentation and exploration characterize the emerging adulthood stage of life. 
D)  This stage is marked by a lack of possibilities to alter the course of one's life. 
A)  Emerging adulthood and adolescence refer to the identical stage of life. 
B)  Emerging adulthood is categorized as the lifespan between 20 and 40 years. 
C)  Experimentation and exploration characterize the emerging adulthood stage of life. 
D)  This stage is marked by a lack of possibilities to alter the course of one's life.

Question 12

The cognitive changes associated with adolescence involve

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A)  increased concrete thinking. 
B)  decreased logical and rational thinking. 
C)  increased egocentric and idealistic thinking. 
D)  decreased abstract thinking and decision making. 
A)  increased concrete thinking. 
B)  decreased logical and rational thinking. 
C)  increased egocentric and idealistic thinking. 
D)  decreased abstract thinking and decision making.

Question 13

Studies suggest that between adolescence and emerging adulthood, rates of obesity

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A)  increase. 
B)  decrease. 
C)  remain the same. 
D)  decrease slightly. 
A)  increase. 
B)  decrease. 
C)  remain the same. 
D)  decrease slightly.

Question 14

Which of the following BEST reflects the storm-and-stress portrayal of adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescence is essentially a period of conflicts and mood swings. 
B)  Adolescence is characterized by a reduced ability to cope with life's stresses. 
C)  Adolescence essentially involves a growth in self-expression and awareness of the social space. 
D)  Adolescence has the potential for positive outcomes if positive social contexts are present. 
A)  Adolescence is essentially a period of conflicts and mood swings. 
B)  Adolescence is characterized by a reduced ability to cope with life's stresses. 
C)  Adolescence essentially involves a growth in self-expression and awareness of the social space. 
D)  Adolescence has the potential for positive outcomes if positive social contexts are present.

Question 15

What are the physical changes that occur in females during puberty?

Accepted Answer

First, either the breasts enlarge or pub

Question 16

Vanessa is a late-maturing female, now in her junior year of high school. Vanessa is

Accepted Answer

A)  probably more dissatisfied with her body than she was four years ago. 
B)  probably more satisfied with her body than her early-maturing peers. 
C)  at high risk for substance abuse. 
D)  less likely to graduate high school than her early-maturing peers. 
A)  probably more dissatisfied with her body than she was four years ago. 
B)  probably more satisfied with her body than her early-maturing peers. 
C)  at high risk for substance abuse. 
D)  less likely to graduate high school than her early-maturing peers.

Question 17

Which of the following represent the three major causes of death among American adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents, homicide, and suicide 
B)  obesity and AIDS 
C)  cancer, type 2 diabetes, and suicide 
D)  AIDS and other contagious diseases 
A)  accidents, homicide, and suicide 
B)  obesity and AIDS 
C)  cancer, type 2 diabetes, and suicide 
D)  AIDS and other contagious diseases

Question 18

According to recent research, the prefrontal cortex finishes developing in

Accepted Answer

A)  early childhood. 
B)  middle childhood. 
C)  early adolescence. 
D)  emerging adulthood. 
A)  early childhood. 
B)  middle childhood. 
C)  early adolescence. 
D)  emerging adulthood.

Question 19

Describe the development of an adolescent's sexual identity.

Accepted Answer

Mastering emerging sexual feelings and f

Question 20

Which adolescent is MOST likely to engage in moderate to vigorous exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ally, an adolescent girl, on a weekday 
B)  Gail, an adolescent girl, on the weekend 
C)  Norm, an adolescent boy, on a weekday 
D)  Demetrius, an adolescent boy, on the weekend 
A)  Ally, an adolescent girl, on a weekday 
B)  Gail, an adolescent girl, on the weekend 
C)  Norm, an adolescent boy, on a weekday 
D)  Demetrius, an adolescent boy, on the weekend

The location where fibers connect the brain's left and right hemisphere is known as the

According to your text, sexual activity in adolescence

In terms of contraceptive use, which of the following is TRUE?

One in five U.S. adults has a sexually transmitted infection called ________ that is caused by a family of viruses and involves an eruption of sores and blisters. This infection has no known cure, but antiviral medications can shorten outbreaks.

A stronger sense of identity in one's early thirties was linked in a study to being a(n)

According to Arnett, which of the following is among the five key features that characterize individuals who are in the phase of emerging adulthood?

Discuss the benefits and problems associated with early and late maturation for girls.

Explain the role of melatonin in sleep regulation in older adolescents.

Which of the following has a greater influence on the life trajectory of adolescents today than it likely would have several decades ago?

________ is an eating disorder in which the individual consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to emerging adulthood?

The cognitive changes associated with adolescence involve

Studies suggest that between adolescence and emerging adulthood, rates of obesity

Which of the following BEST reflects the storm-and-stress portrayal of adolescence?

What are the physical changes that occur in females during puberty?

Vanessa is a late-maturing female, now in her junior year of high school. Vanessa is

Which of the following represent the three major causes of death among American adolescents?

According to recent research, the prefrontal cortex finishes developing in

Describe the development of an adolescent's sexual identity.

Which adolescent is MOST likely to engage in moderate to vigorous exercise?

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Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

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Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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Exam 14: Physical Development in Adolescence

The location where fibers connect the brain's left and right hemisphere is known as the

According to your text, sexual activity in adolescence

In terms of contraceptive use, which of the following is TRUE?

One in five U.S. adults has a sexually transmitted infection called ________ that is caused by a family of viruses and involves an eruption of sores and blisters. This infection has no known cure, but antiviral medications can shorten outbreaks.

A stronger sense of identity in one's early thirties was linked in a study to being a(n)

According to Arnett, which of the following is among the five key features that characterize individuals who are in the phase of emerging adulthood?

Discuss the benefits and problems associated with early and late maturation for girls.

Explain the role of melatonin in sleep regulation in older adolescents.

Which of the following has a greater influence on the life trajectory of adolescents today than it likely would have several decades ago?

________ is an eating disorder in which the individual consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to emerging adulthood?

The cognitive changes associated with adolescence involve

Studies suggest that between adolescence and emerging adulthood, rates of obesity

Which of the following BEST reflects the storm-and-stress portrayal of adolescence?

What are the physical changes that occur in females during puberty?

Vanessa is a late-maturing female, now in her junior year of high school. Vanessa is

Which of the following represent the three major causes of death among American adolescents?

According to recent research, the prefrontal cortex finishes developing in

Describe the development of an adolescent's sexual identity.

Which adolescent is MOST likely to engage in moderate to vigorous exercise?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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