Question 1

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding processing speed in adolescence and young adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  By the time most adolescents reach their mid-teenage years, their processing speed is equivalent to that of a young adult. 
B)  Processing speed actually begins to slow down during late adolescence, and is much slower in early adulthood. 
C)  The processing speed of an adolescent is much slower than that of a young adult. 
D)  Processing speed for both adolescents and young adults is much slower than it is for children just prior to puberty. 
A)  By the time most adolescents reach their mid-teenage years, their processing speed is equivalent to that of a young adult. 
B)  Processing speed actually begins to slow down during late adolescence, and is much slower in early adulthood. 
C)  The processing speed of an adolescent is much slower than that of a young adult. 
D)  Processing speed for both adolescents and young adults is much slower than it is for children just prior to puberty.

Question 2

Discussing morality with adolescents is probably the best way to help them think in more advanced ways about such topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Paradoxically, many adolescents who engage in very high risk behaviors tend to ________ the likelihood of harm associated with those actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  overestimate 
B)  negate 
C)  ignore 
D)  underestimate 
A)  overestimate 
B)  negate 
C)  ignore 
D)  underestimate

Question 4

As your authors note, processing speed improve significantly between childhood and adolescence. Which of the following physical factors helps explain some of this change?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in myelination during adolescence allows nerve impulses to travel more rapidly, and this allows for faster and more efficient processing of information. 
B)  The growth of the amygdalae and hippocampi are both maximized in early adolescence, which enhances the speed of data processing. 
C)  Hemispheric specialization, which refers to the combined manner in which both halves of the brain simultaneously deal with information, does not begin until puberty. 
D)  A thickening of the corpus callosum occurs during puberty, and this allows for neural impulses to be sent simultaneously to all four lobes of the cerebrum. This, in turn, drastically enhances processing speed. 
A)  An increase in myelination during adolescence allows nerve impulses to travel more rapidly, and this allows for faster and more efficient processing of information. 
B)  The growth of the amygdalae and hippocampi are both maximized in early adolescence, which enhances the speed of data processing. 
C)  Hemispheric specialization, which refers to the combined manner in which both halves of the brain simultaneously deal with information, does not begin until puberty. 
D)  A thickening of the corpus callosum occurs during puberty, and this allows for neural impulses to be sent simultaneously to all four lobes of the cerebrum. This, in turn, drastically enhances processing speed.

Question 5

Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-olds is most likely to die as the result of natural causes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kay, who is a European American female 
B)  Mae, who is an African American female 
C)  Jay, who is a European American male 
D)  Ray, who is an African American male 
A)  Kay, who is a European American female 
B)  Mae, who is an African American female 
C)  Jay, who is a European American male 
D)  Ray, who is an African American male

Question 6

Many years ago, people believed that the Earth was flat. Nobody knew that this was false, and thus the belief was accepted for many generations. This is an example of an ad ________ argument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many years ago, people believed that the...

Question 7

Describe common causes of death for teens in the United States. Be sure to discuss how ethnicity and gender each contributes to the way teens die. How does adolescent risk-taking behavior contribute to these events?

Accepted Answer

Falseor both boys and girls in adolescen

Question 8

Postformal morality is the final stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Izzy is starting her pubertal growth spurt. Which of the following body parts do you think would start to grow the earliest?

Accepted Answer

A)  her breasts 
B)  her hips 
C)  her arms 
D)  her hands 
A)  her breasts 
B)  her hips 
C)  her arms 
D)  her hands

Question 10

Kendra is a 15-year-old girl who has been experiencing menstruation since she was 12 years of age. During her monthly period she loses some hemoglobin, the matter in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In order to replace this hemoglobin in her body, she should make sure she eats a diet that has adequate amounts of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  riboflavin 
A)  potassium 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  riboflavin

Question 11

One's basal metabolic rate is an important factor in one's likelihood of developing obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The increase in moodiness that sometimes occurs in puberty is often attributed to a change in ________, but your authors suggest that this is an overstatement of the effect of these chemicals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The increase in moodiness that sometimes occurs...

Question 13

Without treatment, as many as _____ of adolescents with anorexia nervosa may die from this condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  18% 
C)  21% 
D)  24% 
A)  15% 
B)  18% 
C)  21% 
D)  24%

Question 14

Children tend to rely on heuristics when solving problems, while adolescents tend to use more analytical methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compared to children and adults, adolescents are much more concerned about their overall appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The site of ongoing cognitive processing in the human brain is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  working memory 
B)  active calibration 
C)  the executive control system 
D)  the visuospatial sketchpad 
A)  working memory 
B)  active calibration 
C)  the executive control system 
D)  the visuospatial sketchpad

Question 17

A primary cause of death that is common to both adolescent girls and boys is

Accepted Answer

A)  drug overdose. 
B)  firearms. 
C)  motor vehicle accidents. 
D)  suicide. 
A)  drug overdose. 
B)  firearms. 
C)  motor vehicle accidents. 
D)  suicide.

Question 18

A problem-solving strategy that tends to be very fast and require little effort, but that does not guarantee a successful solution to a problem, is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mnemonic 
B)  means-end analysis 
C)  algorithm 
D)  heuristic 
A)  mnemonic 
B)  means-end analysis 
C)  algorithm 
D)  heuristic

Question 19

The result of too much fast food and other unhealthy eating practices is that many teenagers consume too much/many _________ and not enough ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  preservatives and minerals; lymphocytes and basophils 
B)  sodium and fat; iron and calcium 
C)  nitrates and nitriles; ketones and amino acids 
D)  cholesterol and vitamins; sugars and carbohydrates 
A)  preservatives and minerals; lymphocytes and basophils 
B)  sodium and fat; iron and calcium 
C)  nitrates and nitriles; ketones and amino acids 
D)  cholesterol and vitamins; sugars and carbohydrates

Question 20

The process of ______ during adolescence allows nerve impulses to travel more rapidly and leads to more efficient information processing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of ______ during adolescence allows...

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding processing speed in adolescence and young adulthood?

Discussing morality with adolescents is probably the best way to help them think in more advanced ways about such topics.

Paradoxically, many adolescents who engage in very high risk behaviors tend to ________ the likelihood of harm associated with those actions.

As your authors note, processing speed improve significantly between childhood and adolescence. Which of the following physical factors helps explain some of this change?

Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-olds is most likely to die as the result of natural causes?

Many years ago, people believed that the Earth was flat. Nobody knew that this was false, and thus the belief was accepted for many generations. This is an example of an ad ________ argument.

Describe common causes of death for teens in the United States. Be sure to discuss how ethnicity and gender each contributes to the way teens die. How does adolescent risk-taking behavior contribute to these events?

Postformal morality is the final stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Izzy is starting her pubertal growth spurt. Which of the following body parts do you think would start to grow the earliest?

One's basal metabolic rate is an important factor in one's likelihood of developing obesity.

The increase in moodiness that sometimes occurs in puberty is often attributed to a change in ________, but your authors suggest that this is an overstatement of the effect of these chemicals.

Without treatment, as many as _____ of adolescents with anorexia nervosa may die from this condition.

Children tend to rely on heuristics when solving problems, while adolescents tend to use more analytical methods.

Compared to children and adults, adolescents are much more concerned about their overall appearance.

The site of ongoing cognitive processing in the human brain is called ________.

A primary cause of death that is common to both adolescent girls and boys is

A problem-solving strategy that tends to be very fast and require little effort, but that does not guarantee a successful solution to a problem, is a(n) ________.

The result of too much fast food and other unhealthy eating practices is that many teenagers consume too much/many _ and not enough .

The process of ______ during adolescence allows nerve impulses to travel more rapidly and leads to more efficient information processing.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making it in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship,

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding processing speed in adolescence and young adulthood?

Discussing morality with adolescents is probably the best way to help them think in more advanced ways about such topics.

Paradoxically, many adolescents who engage in very high risk behaviors tend to ________ the likelihood of harm associated with those actions.

As your authors note, processing speed improve significantly between childhood and adolescence. Which of the following physical factors helps explain some of this change?

Based on statistics, which of the following 16-year-olds is most likely to die as the result of natural causes?

Many years ago, people believed that the Earth was flat. Nobody knew that this was false, and thus the belief was accepted for many generations. This is an example of an ad ________ argument.

Describe common causes of death for teens in the United States. Be sure to discuss how ethnicity and gender each contributes to the way teens die. How does adolescent risk-taking behavior contribute to these events?

Postformal morality is the final stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Izzy is starting her pubertal growth spurt. Which of the following body parts do you think would start to grow the earliest?

One's basal metabolic rate is an important factor in one's likelihood of developing obesity.

The increase in moodiness that sometimes occurs in puberty is often attributed to a change in ________, but your authors suggest that this is an overstatement of the effect of these chemicals.

Without treatment, as many as _____ of adolescents with anorexia nervosa may die from this condition.

Children tend to rely on heuristics when solving problems, while adolescents tend to use more analytical methods.

Compared to children and adults, adolescents are much more concerned about their overall appearance.

The site of ongoing cognitive processing in the human brain is called ________.

A primary cause of death that is common to both adolescent girls and boys is

A problem-solving strategy that tends to be very fast and require little effort, but that does not guarantee a successful solution to a problem, is a(n) ________.

The result of too much fast food and other unhealthy eating practices is that many teenagers consume too much/many _________ and not enough ________.

The process of ______ during adolescence allows nerve impulses to travel more rapidly and leads to more efficient information processing.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making it in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship,

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

Filters

The result of too much fast food and other unhealthy eating practices is that many teenagers consume too much/many _ and not enough .