Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may contribute to the development of depression among adolescents?

If Sameer wants to learn calculus so he can become an engineer,he is motivated by a(n)________ goal.

Although combined PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment)science test scores were equal for Canadian boys and girls,boys out-performed girls on the following two skills:

What statement best represents current trends in adolescent sexual behaviour in Canada?

What are the benefits of teen employment?

Which of the following is most likely if an adolescent has adopted ability goals with regard to academic work?

Linda is a high school junior who works three hours every night for a fast-food chain.She hates her job.Linda's work experience most likely

Which of the following is an example of changes in secondary sex characteristics during puberty?

Too much "screen time" is a contributing factor to obesity rates in Canadian boys but not in girls.

Adolescents whose psychological gender is different from their biological sex are known as

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about adolescents' development of formal operational thinking?

When Nikolaos tries different solutions to a problem,he is using systematic problem-solving.

To help your child succeed in the transition from elementary to secondary school,it is important to help him maintain his interests and to set goals.These are called task goals.

A universal ingredient in the suicides of adolescents is

In females,menarche is the signal that puberty has begun.

When transitioning from grade school to high school,students typically experience losses in achievement and self-esteem.

Of the following,which is NOT an example of changes in primary sex characteristics during puberty?

Adolescents or adults who choose to live as the opposite gender on a full-time basis are known as

Studies seeking to identify factors that contribute to the development of a bisexual,gay or lesbian sexual orientation indicate that the most statistically relevant factor is _________.

Summarize and describe the key elements of formal operational thought that emerge in adolescence.What are the new capabilities of a teenager who is using formal operations?