Question 1

Which group of adolescents report that they are usually happy?

Accepted Answer

A)  None 
B)  Only those adolescents in Western nations 
C)  Only those adolescents in Eastern nations 
D)  Most adolescents around the world 
A)  None 
B)  Only those adolescents in Western nations 
C)  Only those adolescents in Eastern nations 
D)  Most adolescents around the world D

Question 2

According to Holland, who is MOST poorly matched with their career type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guidance counselor Dela, who has a social personality 
B)  Nuclear scientist Dave, who has an investigative personality 
C)  Accountant Dana, who has a conventional personality 
D)  Plumber Dagmar, who has an enterprising personality 
A)  Guidance counselor Dela, who has a social personality 
B)  Nuclear scientist Dave, who has an investigative personality 
C)  Accountant Dana, who has a conventional personality 
D)  Plumber Dagmar, who has an enterprising personality D

Question 3

Which of these is NOT included in effective antismoking interventions in schools?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing information to students about short- and long-term health and social consequences of smoking 
B)  Increasing the penalties for smoking on school grounds 
C)  Providing students with effective ways to respond to peer pressure to smoke 
D)  Implementing school programs alongside community initiatives 
A)  Providing information to students about short- and long-term health and social consequences of smoking 
B)  Increasing the penalties for smoking on school grounds 
C)  Providing students with effective ways to respond to peer pressure to smoke 
D)  Implementing school programs alongside community initiatives B

Question 4

According to Erikson, the key adolescent crisis involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity versus stagnation. 
B)  intimacy versus isolation. 
C)  identity versus role confusion. 
D)  integrity versus despair. 
A)  generativity versus stagnation. 
B)  intimacy versus isolation. 
C)  identity versus role confusion. 
D)  integrity versus despair.

Question 5

The attitudes, behaviors, and values that we believe make us unique individuals are called our:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-recognition. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-concept. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-recognition. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-concept.

Question 6

Learning about one's culture and heritage sets the foundation for a person's ____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic 
B)  crystallized 
C)  index 
D)  imaginary 
A)  ethnic 
B)  crystallized 
C)  index 
D)  imaginary

Question 7

The MOST effective pregnancy prevention programs focus:

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusively on abstinence. 
B)  exclusively on teaching about biological reproduction. 
C)  exclusively on teaching about responsible sexual behavior. 
D)  on the biological aspects of sex and sexual responsibility. 
A)  exclusively on abstinence. 
B)  exclusively on teaching about biological reproduction. 
C)  exclusively on teaching about responsible sexual behavior. 
D)  on the biological aspects of sex and sexual responsibility.

Question 8

The phenomenon whereby an individual believes that he or she is like an actor on a stage, who is under constant watch by others, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the personal fable. 
B)  the imaginary audience. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  diffusion status. 
A)  the personal fable. 
B)  the imaginary audience. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  diffusion status.

Question 9

Which group of teenage boys has by far the highest suicide rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  European Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  There are no ethnic-based differences in suicide rates for teenage boys 
A)  European Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  There are no ethnic-based differences in suicide rates for teenage boys

Question 10

Jinfa was born in the United States. His father is African and his mother is Japanese. If he is in the third state of ethnic identity development, he would MOST likely consider himself as an:

Accepted Answer

A)  American. 
B)  African American. 
C)  Japanese. 
D)  American with roots in both Africa and Japan. 
A)  American. 
B)  African American. 
C)  Japanese. 
D)  American with roots in both Africa and Japan.

Question 11

Discuss the factors your text describes that are related to dating violence. What factors increase the chance that adolescents will engage in violence?

Accepted Answer

Several factors make teenage boys and gi

Question 12

Transgendered youth were once thought to be confused about their gender identity and they received treatment designed to align their gender identity with their biological sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The main assumption of Holland's theory is that people:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop career goals at different rates. 
B)  will be happiest in work environments that match their personalities. 
C)  should take tests to determine which career is best for them. 
D)  should choose a career based on economic needs and not in order to fulfill their lifelong goals. 
A)  develop career goals at different rates. 
B)  will be happiest in work environments that match their personalities. 
C)  should take tests to determine which career is best for them. 
D)  should choose a career based on economic needs and not in order to fulfill their lifelong goals.

Question 14

Which statement concerning part-time work and teenagers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The negative impacts of part-time employment are more severe in males. 
B)  Teens who save money from working have a worse relationship with their parents. 
C)  The number of hours worked does not appear to matter. 
D)  Jobs that require the use of some skill tend to enhance self-esteem. 
A)  The negative impacts of part-time employment are more severe in males. 
B)  Teens who save money from working have a worse relationship with their parents. 
C)  The number of hours worked does not appear to matter. 
D)  Jobs that require the use of some skill tend to enhance self-esteem.

Question 15

If an individual gets the feeling that a friend is showing signs of being suicidal, they should:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a few laughs with them and try to cheer them up. 
B)  take it seriously and seek help immediately by calling 911 or contacting a mental health professional. 
C)  suggest several books about suicide and its effects for them to read. 
D)  ignore them, because asking them about it could make them more inclined to commit a suicide. 
A)  have a few laughs with them and try to cheer them up. 
B)  take it seriously and seek help immediately by calling 911 or contacting a mental health professional. 
C)  suggest several books about suicide and its effects for them to read. 
D)  ignore them, because asking them about it could make them more inclined to commit a suicide.

Question 16

Why is part-time work among teens associated with unrealistic expectations about how income can be allocated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents customarily pay for many of the essential expenses, leaving working adolescents with a higher percentage of their income available for discretionary spending. 
B)  The high pay they receive at these jobs sets up unrealistic expectations about "real" pay. 
C)  They tend to save significantly more during these times than after they get a full-time job. 
D)  The money that teens make today is worth less than the same amount will be worth in the future. 
A)  Parents customarily pay for many of the essential expenses, leaving working adolescents with a higher percentage of their income available for discretionary spending. 
B)  The high pay they receive at these jobs sets up unrealistic expectations about "real" pay. 
C)  They tend to save significantly more during these times than after they get a full-time job. 
D)  The money that teens make today is worth less than the same amount will be worth in the future.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT an outcome associated with participation in the One Act program to reduce dating violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students are less tolerant of dating violence. 
B)  Students are more willing to intervene in dating violence situations. 
C)  Potential dating violence offenders take a pledge to stop dating violence before it starts. 
D)  Students are better able to intervene in dating violence situations. 
A)  Students are less tolerant of dating violence. 
B)  Students are more willing to intervene in dating violence situations. 
C)  Potential dating violence offenders take a pledge to stop dating violence before it starts. 
D)  Students are better able to intervene in dating violence situations.

Question 18

Depression is characterized by pervasive feelings of low self-esteem and sadness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement BEST exemplifies the second phase of ethnic identity achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I don't need to listen to the tape on Scottish legends." 
B)  "I feel a strong sense of Scottish heritage." 
C)  "I don't want to be considered a Scottish American; I just want to be an American." 
D)  "I wonder what kinds of events take place at a festival celebrating Scottish heritage." 
A)  "I don't need to listen to the tape on Scottish legends." 
B)  "I feel a strong sense of Scottish heritage." 
C)  "I don't want to be considered a Scottish American; I just want to be an American." 
D)  "I wonder what kinds of events take place at a festival celebrating Scottish heritage."

Question 20

How do the phases of achieving ethnic identity compare to the phases of career development as described by Super?

Accepted Answer

Both the phases of achieving ethnic iden

Which group of adolescents report that they are usually happy?

According to Holland, who is MOST poorly matched with their career type?

Which of these is NOT included in effective antismoking interventions in schools?

According to Erikson, the key adolescent crisis involves:

The attitudes, behaviors, and values that we believe make us unique individuals are called our:

Learning about one's culture and heritage sets the foundation for a person's ____ identity.

The MOST effective pregnancy prevention programs focus:

The phenomenon whereby an individual believes that he or she is like an actor on a stage, who is under constant watch by others, is referred to as:

Which group of teenage boys has by far the highest suicide rate?

Jinfa was born in the United States. His father is African and his mother is Japanese. If he is in the third state of ethnic identity development, he would MOST likely consider himself as an:

Discuss the factors your text describes that are related to dating violence. What factors increase the chance that adolescents will engage in violence?

Transgendered youth were once thought to be confused about their gender identity and they received treatment designed to align their gender identity with their biological sex.

The main assumption of Holland's theory is that people:

Which statement concerning part-time work and teenagers is TRUE?

If an individual gets the feeling that a friend is showing signs of being suicidal, they should:

Why is part-time work among teens associated with unrealistic expectations about how income can be allocated?

Which of these is NOT an outcome associated with participation in the One Act program to reduce dating violence?

Depression is characterized by pervasive feelings of low self-esteem and sadness.

Which statement BEST exemplifies the second phase of ethnic identity achievement?

How do the phases of achieving ethnic identity compare to the phases of career development as described by Super?

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

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive 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 9: Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Which group of adolescents report that they are usually happy?

According to Holland, who is MOST poorly matched with their career type?

Which of these is NOT included in effective antismoking interventions in schools?

According to Erikson, the key adolescent crisis involves:

The attitudes, behaviors, and values that we believe make us unique individuals are called our:

Learning about one's culture and heritage sets the foundation for a person's ____ identity.

The MOST effective pregnancy prevention programs focus:

The phenomenon whereby an individual believes that he or she is like an actor on a stage, who is under constant watch by others, is referred to as:

Which group of teenage boys has by far the highest suicide rate?

Jinfa was born in the United States. His father is African and his mother is Japanese. If he is in the third state of ethnic identity development, he would MOST likely consider himself as an:

Discuss the factors your text describes that are related to dating violence. What factors increase the chance that adolescents will engage in violence?

Transgendered youth were once thought to be confused about their gender identity and they received treatment designed to align their gender identity with their biological sex.

The main assumption of Holland's theory is that people:

Which statement concerning part-time work and teenagers is TRUE?

If an individual gets the feeling that a friend is showing signs of being suicidal, they should:

Why is part-time work among teens associated with unrealistic expectations about how income can be allocated?

Which of these is NOT an outcome associated with participation in the One Act program to reduce dating violence?

Depression is characterized by pervasive feelings of low self-esteem and sadness.

Which statement BEST exemplifies the second phase of ethnic identity achievement?

How do the phases of achieving ethnic identity compare to the phases of career development as described by Super?

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

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive 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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