Question 1

The best way to discourage teens from smoking is to educate them about the risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Alex is a 17 year-old who is wanting to work in a full-time 40 hours per week job.What are the risks that he faces in taking on such a strenuous work schedule? How ought he to structure his employment in his teenage years?

Accepted Answer

There are several risks that Alex faces

Question 3

Becoming overweight/obese and underfit is an increasing problem for Canadian adolescents of both genders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What type of cognitive ability dramatically increases in adolescence,which results in teens benefitting from training more than younger children?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning 
B)  metamemory 
C)  metacognitive 
D)  processing 
A)  reasoning 
B)  metamemory 
C)  metacognitive 
D)  processing

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  intense fear of gaining weight 
B)  risk for death by starvation 
C)  fear of conflict 
D)  cessation of menstruation 
A)  intense fear of gaining weight 
B)  risk for death by starvation 
C)  fear of conflict 
D)  cessation of menstruation

Question 6

Mackenzie received an A+ in calculus.She maintains that she received the grade due to high expectations,standards,and hard work.This is an example of ability goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the most promising explanations for understanding eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  biological theories. 
B)  image discrepancy between the person's internal image of a desirable body and their perception of their own body. 
C)  psychoanalytic theory, based on fear of growing up. 
D)  abnormal brain functioning. 
A)  biological theories. 
B)  image discrepancy between the person's internal image of a desirable body and their perception of their own body. 
C)  psychoanalytic theory, based on fear of growing up. 
D)  abnormal brain functioning.

Question 8

Identify and describe the function of the major hormones involved in physical growth and sexual development during puberty.

Accepted Answer

During puberty, several major hormones p

Question 9

In _______ of the menstrual cycles in the second and third years after menarche,the girl's body produces no ovum.

Accepted Answer

A)  ¼ 
B)  ½ 
C)  ¾ 
D)  none 
A)  ¼ 
B)  ½ 
C)  ¾ 
D)  none

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of high school dropout according to longitudinal studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  being reared in a single-parent home 
B)  a pattern of aggressive behaviour 
C)  involvement in risky behaviour 
D)  a history of academic failure 
A)  being reared in a single-parent home 
B)  a pattern of aggressive behaviour 
C)  involvement in risky behaviour 
D)  a history of academic failure

Question 11

The changes in the patterns of physical growth and development that are known as the secular trend are most likely caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural values that favour a thin, angular body image 
B)  increased levels of demand and stress placed upon children and adolescents 
C)  an increasingly sexualized society 
D)  improved nutrition and health status 
A)  cultural values that favour a thin, angular body image 
B)  increased levels of demand and stress placed upon children and adolescents 
C)  an increasingly sexualized society 
D)  improved nutrition and health status

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of a child who has ability goals for academic achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marla hopes to score higher on her college entrance exam than any of her brothers and sisters. 
B)  Justin hopes his computer teacher will let him learn Java computer programming language for his final project. 
C)  Amy was inspired to become a stage lighting designer when she participated in high-school theatrical productions. 
D)  Larry wants to do another biology project on fruit flies because he learned so much on his first project. 
A)  Marla hopes to score higher on her college entrance exam than any of her brothers and sisters. 
B)  Justin hopes his computer teacher will let him learn Java computer programming language for his final project. 
C)  Amy was inspired to become a stage lighting designer when she participated in high-school theatrical productions. 
D)  Larry wants to do another biology project on fruit flies because he learned so much on his first project.

Question 13

Describe and compare gender differences with regards to academic achievement in adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in academic achieveme

Question 14

For the first time since the 1970s,the prevalence of smoking is lower in youth than it is for the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The cumulative psychological effect of experiencing significantly early or significantly late puberty is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the individual's family members experienced similar timing of puberty. 
B)  whether the individual is capable of formal operational thought. 
C)  an individual's stage of moral development when the changes of puberty begin. 
D)  an individual's belief about the "right time" to go through puberty. 
A)  whether the individual's family members experienced similar timing of puberty. 
B)  whether the individual is capable of formal operational thought. 
C)  an individual's stage of moral development when the changes of puberty begin. 
D)  an individual's belief about the "right time" to go through puberty.

Question 16

The eating disorder bulimia nervosa is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  episodes of binge eating that are followed by purging activities. 
B)  metabolic dysfunction that triggers compulsive and excessive eating. 
C)  obsessive dieting that results in death by starvation. 
D)  significant weight loss. 
A)  episodes of binge eating that are followed by purging activities. 
B)  metabolic dysfunction that triggers compulsive and excessive eating. 
C)  obsessive dieting that results in death by starvation. 
D)  significant weight loss.

Question 17

The risky behaviours of adolescence may have a developmental function because they help teens gain peer acceptance and establish autonomy with respect to parents and other authority figures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a parent stops smoking,the likelihood that their children will smoke decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dawn has just turned 13 years old,and she recently experienced menarche.If Dawn becomes sexually active,will she be at risk for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. The irregularity of menstrual cycles after menarche means that it will be impossible to have intercourse during an ovulatory cycle. 
B)  Yes. Menarche represents full sexual maturity and pregnancy is likely. 
C)  Probably not. She is too young to get pregnant. 
D)  Possibly. Although irregular menstrual cycles are the norm for some time, pregnancy is still possible. 
A)  No. The irregularity of menstrual cycles after menarche means that it will be impossible to have intercourse during an ovulatory cycle. 
B)  Yes. Menarche represents full sexual maturity and pregnancy is likely. 
C)  Probably not. She is too young to get pregnant. 
D)  Possibly. Although irregular menstrual cycles are the norm for some time, pregnancy is still possible.

Question 20

A developmental pathway for adolescent depression may be created by

Accepted Answer

A)  growing up in a religion that emphasizes traditional gender roles. 
B)  growing up with a depressed parent. 
C)  having many siblings. 
D)  growing up in a low socioeconomic status family. 
A)  growing up in a religion that emphasizes traditional gender roles. 
B)  growing up with a depressed parent. 
C)  having many siblings. 
D)  growing up in a low socioeconomic status family.

The best way to discourage teens from smoking is to educate them about the risks.

Alex is a 17 year-old who is wanting to work in a full-time 40 hours per week job.What are the risks that he faces in taking on such a strenuous work schedule? How ought he to structure his employment in his teenage years?

Becoming overweight/obese and underfit is an increasing problem for Canadian adolescents of both genders.

What type of cognitive ability dramatically increases in adolescence,which results in teens benefitting from training more than younger children?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Mackenzie received an A+ in calculus.She maintains that she received the grade due to high expectations,standards,and hard work.This is an example of ability goals.

One of the most promising explanations for understanding eating disorders is

Identify and describe the function of the major hormones involved in physical growth and sexual development during puberty.

In _______ of the menstrual cycles in the second and third years after menarche,the girl's body produces no ovum.

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of high school dropout according to longitudinal studies?

The changes in the patterns of physical growth and development that are known as the secular trend are most likely caused by

Which of the following is the best example of a child who has ability goals for academic achievement?

Describe and compare gender differences with regards to academic achievement in adolescents.

For the first time since the 1970s,the prevalence of smoking is lower in youth than it is for the general population.

The cumulative psychological effect of experiencing significantly early or significantly late puberty is related to

The eating disorder bulimia nervosa is characterized by

The risky behaviours of adolescence may have a developmental function because they help teens gain peer acceptance and establish autonomy with respect to parents and other authority figures.

When a parent stops smoking,the likelihood that their children will smoke decreases.

Dawn has just turned 13 years old,and she recently experienced menarche.If Dawn becomes sexually active,will she be at risk for pregnancy?

A developmental pathway for adolescent depression may be created by

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Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

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Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

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Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

The best way to discourage teens from smoking is to educate them about the risks.

Alex is a 17 year-old who is wanting to work in a full-time 40 hours per week job.What are the risks that he faces in taking on such a strenuous work schedule? How ought he to structure his employment in his teenage years?

Becoming overweight/obese and underfit is an increasing problem for Canadian adolescents of both genders.

What type of cognitive ability dramatically increases in adolescence,which results in teens benefitting from training more than younger children?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Mackenzie received an A+ in calculus.She maintains that she received the grade due to high expectations,standards,and hard work.This is an example of ability goals.

One of the most promising explanations for understanding eating disorders is

Identify and describe the function of the major hormones involved in physical growth and sexual development during puberty.

In _______ of the menstrual cycles in the second and third years after menarche,the girl's body produces no ovum.

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of high school dropout according to longitudinal studies?

The changes in the patterns of physical growth and development that are known as the secular trend are most likely caused by

Which of the following is the best example of a child who has ability goals for academic achievement?

Describe and compare gender differences with regards to academic achievement in adolescents.

For the first time since the 1970s,the prevalence of smoking is lower in youth than it is for the general population.

The cumulative psychological effect of experiencing significantly early or significantly late puberty is related to

The eating disorder bulimia nervosa is characterized by

The risky behaviours of adolescence may have a developmental function because they help teens gain peer acceptance and establish autonomy with respect to parents and other authority figures.

When a parent stops smoking,the likelihood that their children will smoke decreases.

Dawn has just turned 13 years old,and she recently experienced menarche.If Dawn becomes sexually active,will she be at risk for pregnancy?

A developmental pathway for adolescent depression may be created by

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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