Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Learning to manage sexual feelings, developing new forms of intimacy, and learning the skills to regulate sexual behavior is part of developing one's:

Winona purchased a gym membership for herself and her adolescent daughter, vowing that they will exercise every day together. Winona's motivation came from an article she read that detailed research showing that adolescents who exercise improved in all these areas EXCEPT:

Anneliese, age 14, has just broken up with her first boyfriend. She is distraught, feeling as though she will never find love again. She wonders if she will ever trust anyone again. Anneliese tried to explain this to her mother, but realized that her mother just doesn't get it. Anneliese's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

Research has shown that adolescent mothers are more likely to:

Fred confronted his son about the possibility he has developed anorexia nervosa. His son laughs and says, "That's a girl thing." Fred replies that

As part of their effort to retain a sense of _____, adolescents might craft a story about the self that is filled with fantasy, immersing themselves in a world that is far removed from reality.

In a study of students who left high school before graduating, almost 50% cited _____ reasons for leaving school.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Fifteen-year-old Juanita wants to skip school today because she is having a bad hair day and is convinced that everybody will notice and think badly of her. "I can't let everyone see me this way," she thinks. Which aspect of adolescent egocentrism is Juanita experiencing?

Anorexia nervosa is a(n):

Describe the emerging field of developmental social neuroscience and give an example of the type of research being done regarding adolescents.

Jackie, age 15, has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It is most likely that Jackie:

Carissa is ready to read the chapter in her textbook for tomorrow. She knows that her smartphone is a distraction for her, so she turns the sound off. A few times while she was reading she wondered if she had any messages, but then thought, "Well, that will be my reward for getting through this. I need to keep reading." Carissa is demonstrating:

Gina is receiving drug therapy and psychotherapy for her bulimia nervosa. She is finding the therapy very helpful. Gina hopes to be among the _____ of individuals with bulimia nervosa who eventually recover from this disorder.

A recent national study revealed that _____ of U.S. adolescents follow the federal government's exercise recommendations.

A lower, subcortical system in the brain that is the seat of emotions and experience of rewards.

A national study of U.S. adolescents revealed all of the following except that:

Sandra is shopping for school clothes with her daughter. Even though all the girls in her class wanted to start wearing bras, Sandra is noticing that her daughter actually needs one now. Having just read about sexual development, Sandra knows the next step is not _____.

Becky's anorexia nervosa started in her _____, right after her family moved across the country and she entered a new school.

The most effective programs that discourage dropping out of high school include: