Question 1

Which of the following brain linkages would be the last to reach maturity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensation seeking 
B)  Planning 
C)  Sensory 
D)  Appetitive 
A)  Sensation seeking 
B)  Planning 
C)  Sensory 
D)  Appetitive B

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States, the average age of menarche has declined significantly over the last 100 years. 
B)  Obesity is linked to a later onset of puberty. 
C)  Living in an urban environment has been linked to an earlier onset of puberty. 
D)  Family stress has been linked to the time of onset of puberty. 
A)  In the United States, the average age of menarche has declined significantly over the last 100 years. 
B)  Obesity is linked to a later onset of puberty. 
C)  Living in an urban environment has been linked to an earlier onset of puberty. 
D)  Family stress has been linked to the time of onset of puberty. B

Question 3

Leila, age 14, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal fable 
B)  imaginary audience 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  collective myth 
A)  personal fable 
B)  imaginary audience 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  collective myth A

Question 4

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves...

Question 5

Which of the following is a concern related to U.S. high school education?

Accepted Answer

A)  High expectations for success 
B)  High standards for learning 
C)  Fostering of passivity in students 
D)  Too much variety in the pathways students can take 
A)  High expectations for success 
B)  High standards for learning 
C)  Fostering of passivity in students 
D)  Too much variety in the pathways students can take

Question 6

Myron is concerned that his son is not getting enough exercise, particularly for a teenager. After some research, Myron finds that the U.S. federal government's exercise recommendations for adolescents are a:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum of 15 minutes of mild exercise per day. 
B)  maximum of 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. 
C)  minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. 
D)  maximum of 15 minutes of mild exercise per day. 
A)  minimum of 15 minutes of mild exercise per day. 
B)  maximum of 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. 
C)  minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. 
D)  maximum of 15 minutes of mild exercise per day.

Question 7

Which is TRUE regarding the development of sexual identity in gay and lesbian youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gay and lesbian youth do not follow a predictable pattern in developing their sexual identity. 
B)  Most gay and lesbian youth never experience bisexual attractions and relationships. 
C)  Lesbian youth generally realize their sexual orientation early in adolescence and avoid other-sex intimate relationships. 
D)  Gay male youth generally realize their sexual orientation early in adolescence and avoid other-sex intimate relationships. 
A)  Gay and lesbian youth do not follow a predictable pattern in developing their sexual identity. 
B)  Most gay and lesbian youth never experience bisexual attractions and relationships. 
C)  Lesbian youth generally realize their sexual orientation early in adolescence and avoid other-sex intimate relationships. 
D)  Gay male youth generally realize their sexual orientation early in adolescence and avoid other-sex intimate relationships.

Question 8

The National Sleep Foundation survey of adolescents found that inadequate sleep on school nights was related to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling cranky and irritable. 
B)  eating more. 
C)  feeling tired. 
D)  falling asleep at school. 
A)  feeling cranky and irritable. 
B)  eating more. 
C)  feeling tired. 
D)  falling asleep at school.

Question 9

The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries...

Question 10

Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _____ to the current level where suicide accounts for _____ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  doubled; 6% 
B)  tripled; 6% 
C)  doubled; 12% 
D)  tripled; 12% 
A)  doubled; 6% 
B)  tripled; 6% 
C)  doubled; 12% 
D)  tripled; 12%

Question 11

In her early twenties, Fatima moved to a new town for a new job. She became obsessed with food and dieting, while at the same time she was anxious and often unable to control her emotions. While she maintains a normal weight, most people do not realize how dysfunctional her relationship with food is. It is likely she may be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  anorexia nervosa. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  anorexia nervosa.

Question 12

Adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  when they are around peers in risk-taking situations. 
B)  when they are in places where substances are readily available. 
C)  when they are emotionally calm. 
D)  when they are in place where temptations are readily available. 
A)  when they are around peers in risk-taking situations. 
B)  when they are in places where substances are readily available. 
C)  when they are emotionally calm. 
D)  when they are in place where temptations are readily available.

Question 13

Which of the following is FALSE about individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually overweight. 
B)  They are preoccupied with food. 
C)  Usually they are depressed or anxious. 
D)  Most recover from the disorder. 
A)  They are usually overweight. 
B)  They are preoccupied with food. 
C)  Usually they are depressed or anxious. 
D)  Most recover from the disorder.

Question 14

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus, amygdala, and pituitary gland. 
B)  hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads. 
C)  pituitary gland, prefrontal cortex, and hypothalamus. 
D)  amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and gonads. 
A)  hypothalamus, amygdala, and pituitary gland. 
B)  hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads. 
C)  pituitary gland, prefrontal cortex, and hypothalamus. 
D)  amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and gonads.

Question 15

A girl's first menstruation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A girl's first menstruation....

Question 16

Mary Carskadon and her colleagues concluded from their research of the sleep patterns of U.S. adolescents that:

Accepted Answer

A)  schools should start and end earlier to help adolescents to keep to earlier bedtimes. 
B)  early school starting times may be linked to negative outcomes for adolescents. 
C)  early school starting times are conducive to the sleep patterns of older adolescents but not to those of younger adolescents. 
D)  early school starting times are most conducive to the sleep patterns of adolescents. 
A)  schools should start and end earlier to help adolescents to keep to earlier bedtimes. 
B)  early school starting times may be linked to negative outcomes for adolescents. 
C)  early school starting times are conducive to the sleep patterns of older adolescents but not to those of younger adolescents. 
D)  early school starting times are most conducive to the sleep patterns of adolescents.

Question 17

Wayne is attending a parents' meeting to discuss funding the purchase of gym equipment for the high school. Most people think it's too expensive. Those who are in favor of getting students on a treadmill or similar machine argue that daily exercise is related to all of the following positive outcomes in adolescence, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower incidence of type I diabetes. 
B)  reduced triglyceride levels. 
C)  lower blood pressure. 
D)  normal weight status. 
A)  a lower incidence of type I diabetes. 
B)  reduced triglyceride levels. 
C)  lower blood pressure. 
D)  normal weight status.

Question 18

_____ is a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Puberty 
B)  Menarche 
C)  Myelination 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Puberty 
B)  Menarche 
C)  Myelination 
D)  Estrogen

Question 19

Peter Benson and his colleagues would like to see the fragmented social policy for youth in the United States include a greater focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  a strength-based, positive approach to development. 
B)  health-compromising behaviors. 
C)  drug use and delinquency. 
D)  the role of the school system in youth development. 
A)  a strength-based, positive approach to development. 
B)  health-compromising behaviors. 
C)  drug use and delinquency. 
D)  the role of the school system in youth development.

Question 20

Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they are; attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents'...

Which of the following brain linkages would be the last to reach maturity?

Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is FALSE?

Leila, age 14, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

Which of the following is a concern related to U.S. high school education?

Myron is concerned that his son is not getting enough exercise, particularly for a teenager. After some research, Myron finds that the U.S. federal government's exercise recommendations for adolescents are a:

Which is TRUE regarding the development of sexual identity in gay and lesbian youth?

The National Sleep Foundation survey of adolescents found that inadequate sleep on school nights was related to all of the following EXCEPT:

The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _ to the current level where suicide accounts for _ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.

Adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

Which of the following is FALSE about individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

A girl's first menstruation.

Mary Carskadon and her colleagues concluded from their research of the sleep patterns of U.S. adolescents that:

_____ is a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

Peter Benson and his colleagues would like to see the fragmented social policy for youth in the United States include a greater focus on:

Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they are; attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which of the following brain linkages would be the last to reach maturity?

Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is FALSE?

Leila, age 14, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

Which of the following is a concern related to U.S. high school education?

Myron is concerned that his son is not getting enough exercise, particularly for a teenager. After some research, Myron finds that the U.S. federal government's exercise recommendations for adolescents are a:

Which is TRUE regarding the development of sexual identity in gay and lesbian youth?

The National Sleep Foundation survey of adolescents found that inadequate sleep on school nights was related to all of the following EXCEPT:

The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _____ to the current level where suicide accounts for _____ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.

Adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

Which of the following is FALSE about individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

A girl's first menstruation.

Mary Carskadon and her colleagues concluded from their research of the sleep patterns of U.S. adolescents that:

_____ is a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

Peter Benson and his colleagues would like to see the fragmented social policy for youth in the United States include a greater focus on:

Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they are; attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _ to the current level where suicide accounts for _ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.