Exam 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Stephanie is using a drug that has caused her to have severe mood swings,paranoid jealousy,and uncontrollable bursts of anger.What class of drugs is Stephanie most likely using?

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Question 21

Which of the following is an accurate description of the trend in U.S.adolescents' drug use today?

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Question 22

The CDC uses which measurement in its formula to determine placement in the categories of overweight and at risk for being overweight?

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Question 23

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and _____ in adolescence.

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Question 24

Discuss current trends in alcohol use by adolescents and emerging adults,and describe the consequences of drinking.

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Question 25

Hannah,age 22,suffers from an anxiety disorder that requires her to take anti-anxiety medication in order to function at her job and in her personal life.Hannah has which of the following problems?

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Question 26

Summarize four major research findings involving adolescent eating disorders.

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Question 27

What has research shown to be the most effective cognitive factor in decreasing depression severity among a group of teens who were given antidepressant medication?

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Question 28

Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

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Question 29

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

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Question 30

Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental cascades in the study of childhood psychopathology?

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Question 31

Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use among U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

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Question 32

Describe the physical and psychological problems associated with cigarette smoking.

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Question 33

Describe the influences of family,peers,SES,and the community on the development of delinquency.

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Question 34

Research shows that adolescents who have more developmental assets engage in

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Question 35

Which of the following peer factors is NOT related to the likelihood of substance use?

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Question 36

The ability to modify coping strategies to match the demand of the situation is called

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Question 37

Being overweight has socioemotional effects that include

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Question 38

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of taking drugs by age 12?

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Question 39

Discuss current trends and means of suicide in adolescents and emerging adults.

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Stephanie is using a drug that has caused her to have severe mood swings,paranoid jealousy,and uncontrollable bursts of anger.What class of drugs is Stephanie most likely using?

Which of the following is an accurate description of the trend in U.S.adolescents' drug use today?

The CDC uses which measurement in its formula to determine placement in the categories of overweight and at risk for being overweight?

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and _____ in adolescence.

Discuss current trends in alcohol use by adolescents and emerging adults,and describe the consequences of drinking.

Hannah,age 22,suffers from an anxiety disorder that requires her to take anti-anxiety medication in order to function at her job and in her personal life.Hannah has which of the following problems?

Summarize four major research findings involving adolescent eating disorders.

What has research shown to be the most effective cognitive factor in decreasing depression severity among a group of teens who were given antidepressant medication?

Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental cascades in the study of childhood psychopathology?

Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use among U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

Describe the physical and psychological problems associated with cigarette smoking.

Describe the influences of family,peers,SES,and the community on the development of delinquency.

Research shows that adolescents who have more developmental assets engage in

Which of the following peer factors is NOT related to the likelihood of substance use?

The ability to modify coping strategies to match the demand of the situation is called

Being overweight has socioemotional effects that include

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of taking drugs by age 12?

Discuss current trends and means of suicide in adolescents and emerging adults.

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