Question 1

Which statement concerning cognitive development in adolescence is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working memory and processing speed are more childlike than adultlike. 
B)  Working memory becomes adultlike, but processing speed remains childlike. 
C)  Processing speed becomes adultlike, but working memory remains childlike. 
D)  Working memory and processing speed are more adultlike than childlike. 
A)  Working memory and processing speed are more childlike than adultlike. 
B)  Working memory becomes adultlike, but processing speed remains childlike. 
C)  Processing speed becomes adultlike, but working memory remains childlike. 
D)  Working memory and processing speed are more adultlike than childlike.

Question 2

The pituitary gland regulates puberty changes by signaling other glands to release hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement best describes the connection between environmental stress and maturation in girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puberty occurs earlier in girls who have experienced chronic stress. 
B)  Puberty occurs later in girls who have experienced chronic stress. 
C)  The onset of puberty in girls is determined genetically, thus stress has no effect on the timing of puberty. 
D)  The effects of stress on maturation in girls are unknown. 
A)  Puberty occurs earlier in girls who have experienced chronic stress. 
B)  Puberty occurs later in girls who have experienced chronic stress. 
C)  The onset of puberty in girls is determined genetically, thus stress has no effect on the timing of puberty. 
D)  The effects of stress on maturation in girls are unknown.

Question 4

Robin is a 13-year-old who is currently experiencing puberty. During the past few months, his testes have released a small amount of estrogen. What is the most likely outcome of this hormonal activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robin will begin to ovulate. 
B)  Robin will begin to have enlarged testicles. 
C)  Robin will begin to experience some breast development. 
D)  Robin will show no impact because testes are incapable of producing estrogen. 
A)  Robin will begin to ovulate. 
B)  Robin will begin to have enlarged testicles. 
C)  Robin will begin to experience some breast development. 
D)  Robin will show no impact because testes are incapable of producing estrogen.

Question 5

Based on statistics, which of these is most common cause of death to a teenager?

Accepted Answer

A)  An accident involving a motor vehicle 
B)  Incidents involving firearms 
C)  Incidents involving suicide 
D)  A cancer diagnosis 
A)  An accident involving a motor vehicle 
B)  Incidents involving firearms 
C)  Incidents involving suicide 
D)  A cancer diagnosis

Question 6

Describe the six stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Accepted Answer

Obedience orientation (Stage 1): moral r

Question 7

Kohlberg's emphasis on ____ has not been supported by cross-cultural research.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual rights and justice as the basis for moral reasoning 
B)  the biological nature of morality 
C)  racial differences in morality 
D)  IQ scores as a predictor of moral thinking 
A)  individual rights and justice as the basis for moral reasoning 
B)  the biological nature of morality 
C)  racial differences in morality 
D)  IQ scores as a predictor of moral thinking

Question 8

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Joaquin says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Joaquin is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 9

In order to enhance his baseball performance, Lyle has been taking steroids. In recent months, he has begun to experience some medical problems. Which of his problems would be LEAST likely to be the result of steroid use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Cardiovascular disease 
C)  Mental health problems 
D)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Cardiovascular disease 
C)  Mental health problems 
D)  Osteoporosis

Question 10

____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Puberty 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Primary circular reactions 
D)  Secondary circular reactions 
A)  Puberty 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Primary circular reactions 
D)  Secondary circular reactions

Question 11

Which statement BEST describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myelination of the temporal lobe results in poor decision-making. 
B)  Due to neurotic pruning, the pleasure centers of the brain become "super-charged." 
C)  Estrogen and testosterone act like "cocaine" in the brain. 
D)  The pleasure areas develop prior to the areas that control behavior. 
A)  Myelination of the temporal lobe results in poor decision-making. 
B)  Due to neurotic pruning, the pleasure centers of the brain become "super-charged." 
C)  Estrogen and testosterone act like "cocaine" in the brain. 
D)  The pleasure areas develop prior to the areas that control behavior.

Question 12

Which of Kohlberg's levels places the greatest emphasis on morality as a function of the expectations others hold toward you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Postconventional 
D)  Unconventional 
A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Postconventional 
D)  Unconventional

Question 13

About 1 in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20

Question 14

Groups of Hindu adults and children from India and non-Hindu adults and children from the United States are read a dilemma in which a person is forced to choose between breaking the law to help out a friend or not breaking the law but disappointing the friend. What results would you expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  No group chose to break the law. 
B)  The adults chose to break the law. 
C)  Those from India chose to break the law. 
D)  All groups chose to break the law. 
A)  No group chose to break the law. 
B)  The adults chose to break the law. 
C)  Those from India chose to break the law. 
D)  All groups chose to break the law.

Question 15

When discussing the Heinz dilemma, Lindsey says, "I wouldn't steal the drug because I would not want anyone thinking of me as a thief." This type of logic best fits with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 16

Support for Kohlberg's theory of moral development includes data indicating that:

Accepted Answer

A)  external forces have a greater impact on the moral behavior of those operating at the lower stages of moral reasoning. 
B)  females are superior on moral dilemmas that focus on nurturing. 
C)  older individuals tend to regress to lower levels of moral thinking. 
D)  the development of moral reasoning does not follow any specific sequence. 
A)  external forces have a greater impact on the moral behavior of those operating at the lower stages of moral reasoning. 
B)  females are superior on moral dilemmas that focus on nurturing. 
C)  older individuals tend to regress to lower levels of moral thinking. 
D)  the development of moral reasoning does not follow any specific sequence.

Question 17

A person in the first stage of preconventional moral reasoning relies heavily on ____ when making a moral judgment.

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence to laws 
B)  adherence to a personal moral code 
C)  obedience to authority 
D)  random guessing 
A)  adherence to laws 
B)  adherence to a personal moral code 
C)  obedience to authority 
D)  random guessing

Question 18

At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adults 
B)  Adolescents 
C)  A good portion of adolescents and adults develop this level of thinking. 
D)  Adolescents and adults may both operate at this level depending on cultural influences. 
A)  Adults 
B)  Adolescents 
C)  A good portion of adolescents and adults develop this level of thinking. 
D)  Adolescents and adults may both operate at this level depending on cultural influences.

Question 19

In the Hindu religion, a great emphasis is placed on responsibility to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  biological 
C)  innate 
D)  external 
A)  internal 
B)  biological 
C)  innate 
D)  external

Which statement concerning cognitive development in adolescence is TRUE?

The pituitary gland regulates puberty changes by signaling other glands to release hormones.

Which statement best describes the connection between environmental stress and maturation in girls?

Robin is a 13-year-old who is currently experiencing puberty. During the past few months, his testes have released a small amount of estrogen. What is the most likely outcome of this hormonal activity?

Based on statistics, which of these is most common cause of death to a teenager?

Describe the six stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Kohlberg's emphasis on ____ has not been supported by cross-cultural research.

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Joaquin says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Joaquin is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development.

In order to enhance his baseball performance, Lyle has been taking steroids. In recent months, he has begun to experience some medical problems. Which of his problems would be LEAST likely to be the result of steroid use?

____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood.

Which statement BEST describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens?

Which of Kohlberg's levels places the greatest emphasis on morality as a function of the expectations others hold toward you?

About 1 in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

Groups of Hindu adults and children from India and non-Hindu adults and children from the United States are read a dilemma in which a person is forced to choose between breaking the law to help out a friend or not breaking the law but disappointing the friend. What results would you expect?

When discussing the Heinz dilemma, Lindsey says, "I wouldn't steal the drug because I would not want anyone thinking of me as a thief." This type of logic best fits with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning.

Support for Kohlberg's theory of moral development includes data indicating that:

A person in the first stage of preconventional moral reasoning relies heavily on ____ when making a moral judgment.

At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

In the Hindu religion, a great emphasis is placed on responsibility to others.

Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces.

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 Early Childhood

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 in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

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, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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

Which statement concerning cognitive development in adolescence is TRUE?

The pituitary gland regulates puberty changes by signaling other glands to release hormones.

Which statement best describes the connection between environmental stress and maturation in girls?

Robin is a 13-year-old who is currently experiencing puberty. During the past few months, his testes have released a small amount of estrogen. What is the most likely outcome of this hormonal activity?

Based on statistics, which of these is most common cause of death to a teenager?

Describe the six stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Kohlberg's emphasis on ____ has not been supported by cross-cultural research.

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Joaquin says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Joaquin is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development.

In order to enhance his baseball performance, Lyle has been taking steroids. In recent months, he has begun to experience some medical problems. Which of his problems would be LEAST likely to be the result of steroid use?

____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood.

Which statement BEST describes the neurological explanation for risk-taking behavior in teens?

Which of Kohlberg's levels places the greatest emphasis on morality as a function of the expectations others hold toward you?

About 1 in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

Groups of Hindu adults and children from India and non-Hindu adults and children from the United States are read a dilemma in which a person is forced to choose between breaking the law to help out a friend or not breaking the law but disappointing the friend. What results would you expect?

When discussing the Heinz dilemma, Lindsey says, "I wouldn't steal the drug because I would not want anyone thinking of me as a thief." This type of logic best fits with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning.

Support for Kohlberg's theory of moral development includes data indicating that:

A person in the first stage of preconventional moral reasoning relies heavily on ____ when making a moral judgment.

At which age are most people operating at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?

In the Hindu religion, a great emphasis is placed on responsibility to others.

Preconventional moral reasoning is based on ____ forces.

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 Early Childhood

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 in Young Adulthood

Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

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, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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