Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant drug?

Accepted Answer

A) marijuana 
B) caffeine 
C) nicotine 
D) cocaine 
A) marijuana 
B) caffeine 
C) nicotine 
D) cocaine

Question 2

Which of the following statements about inhalants is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Inhalants cause users to feel a short-term increase of inhibitions. 
B) Inhalants cause short-term intoxicating effects in users. 
C) There are no serious effects to the body from the use of inhalants. 
D) Use of inhalants by U.S.adolescents has increased slightly in the twenty-first century. 
A) Inhalants cause users to feel a short-term increase of inhibitions. 
B) Inhalants cause short-term intoxicating effects in users. 
C) There are no serious effects to the body from the use of inhalants. 
D) Use of inhalants by U.S.adolescents has increased slightly in the twenty-first century.

Question 3

All of the following would be emotion-focused coping strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) denying that the stress is occurring. 
B) using defense mechanisms. 
C) calling on religious faith or support. 
D) trying to solve the problem that is causing the stress. 
A) denying that the stress is occurring. 
B) using defense mechanisms. 
C) calling on religious faith or support. 
D) trying to solve the problem that is causing the stress.

Question 4

What differences exist between bulimics and anorexics?

Accepted Answer

A) Bulimics and anorexics have about a 70 percent recovery rate. 
B) Both anorexics and bulimics are preoccupied with food. 
C) Bulimics typically fall within a normal weight;anorexics are underweight. 
D) Bulimics are likely to be depressed and anxious;anorexics are more likely to be angry and hostile. 
A) Bulimics and anorexics have about a 70 percent recovery rate. 
B) Both anorexics and bulimics are preoccupied with food. 
C) Bulimics typically fall within a normal weight;anorexics are underweight. 
D) Bulimics are likely to be depressed and anxious;anorexics are more likely to be angry and hostile.

Question 5

Adolescent researcher Joy Dryfoos has identified three common components of successful programs for preventing or reducing adolescent problems: early identification and intervention,individualized attention,and

Accepted Answer

A) mandatory psychotherapy,either individual or family. 
B) concurrent programs for parents and/or guardians. 
C) community-wide,multiagency,collaborative programs. 
D) the appointment of a case manager who will coordinate all of the needed services. 
A) mandatory psychotherapy,either individual or family. 
B) concurrent programs for parents and/or guardians. 
C) community-wide,multiagency,collaborative programs. 
D) the appointment of a case manager who will coordinate all of the needed services.

Question 6

The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive cultural groups are known as _____ stress.

Accepted Answer

A) assimilative 
B) bicultural 
C) acculturative 
D) accommodative 
A) assimilative 
B) bicultural 
C) acculturative 
D) accommodative

Question 7

Describe the psychological profile of a typical suicidal adolescent.

Accepted Answer

Suicidal adolescents often have depressi

Question 8

Criminal acts,whether committed by a juvenile or an adult,are known as

Accepted Answer

A) status offenses. 
B) index offenses. 
C) white-collar crimes. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) status offenses. 
B) index offenses. 
C) white-collar crimes. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Ira is experiencing impotence,premature baldness,enlargement of the prostate gland,and pain upon urination.What class of drugs is Ira most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A) depressants 
B) anabolic steroids 
C) anti-anxiety drugs 
D) anti-cancer drugs 
A) depressants 
B) anabolic steroids 
C) anti-anxiety drugs 
D) anti-cancer drugs

Question 10

Research has shown that from the last three months of high school through the end of the first year of college

Accepted Answer

A) sex with multiple partners decreased. 
B) marijuana use decreased. 
C) property crimes decreased. 
D) driving after drinking increased. 
A) sex with multiple partners decreased. 
B) marijuana use decreased. 
C) property crimes decreased. 
D) driving after drinking increased.

Question 11

Describe the antecedents of juvenile delinquency.

Accepted Answer

Predictors of juvenile delinquency inclu

Question 12

Dr.Vengrove believes that the cause of his adolescent client's depression is a lack of serotonin in her brain;he prescribes an anti-depressant drug to treat her depression.Dr.Vengrove is using the _____ approach to adolescent problems.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological 
B) social 
C) biological 
D) holistic 
A) psychological 
B) social 
C) biological 
D) holistic

Question 13

Tyler,age 13,has brought alcohol to school on two occasions and has run away from home twice.Tyler's acts are

Accepted Answer

A) index offenses. 
B) status offenses. 
C) conduct offenses. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) index offenses. 
B) status offenses. 
C) conduct offenses. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues found that anxiety problems in adolescence are linked with

Accepted Answer

A) secure attachment in infancy. 
B) insecure resistant attachment in infancy. 
C) avoidant attachment in infancy. 
D) disorganized attachment in infancy. 
A) secure attachment in infancy. 
B) insecure resistant attachment in infancy. 
C) avoidant attachment in infancy. 
D) disorganized attachment in infancy.

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant drug?

Which of the following statements about inhalants is TRUE?

All of the following would be emotion-focused coping strategies EXCEPT

What differences exist between bulimics and anorexics?

Adolescent researcher Joy Dryfoos has identified three common components of successful programs for preventing or reducing adolescent problems: early identification and intervention,individualized attention,and

The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive cultural groups are known as _____ stress.

Describe the psychological profile of a typical suicidal adolescent.

Criminal acts,whether committed by a juvenile or an adult,are known as

Ira is experiencing impotence,premature baldness,enlargement of the prostate gland,and pain upon urination.What class of drugs is Ira most likely using?

Research has shown that from the last three months of high school through the end of the first year of college

Describe the antecedents of juvenile delinquency.

Dr.Vengrove believes that the cause of his adolescent client's depression is a lack of serotonin in her brain;he prescribes an anti-depressant drug to treat her depression.Dr.Vengrove is using the _____ approach to adolescent problems.

Tyler,age 13,has brought alcohol to school on two occasions and has run away from home twice.Tyler's acts are

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues found that anxiety problems in adolescence are linked with

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Exam 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant drug?

Which of the following statements about inhalants is TRUE?

All of the following would be emotion-focused coping strategies EXCEPT

What differences exist between bulimics and anorexics?

Adolescent researcher Joy Dryfoos has identified three common components of successful programs for preventing or reducing adolescent problems: early identification and intervention,individualized attention,and

The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive cultural groups are known as _____ stress.

Describe the psychological profile of a typical suicidal adolescent.

Criminal acts,whether committed by a juvenile or an adult,are known as

Ira is experiencing impotence,premature baldness,enlargement of the prostate gland,and pain upon urination.What class of drugs is Ira most likely using?

Research has shown that from the last three months of high school through the end of the first year of college

Describe the antecedents of juvenile delinquency.

Dr.Vengrove believes that the cause of his adolescent client's depression is a lack of serotonin in her brain;he prescribes an anti-depressant drug to treat her depression.Dr.Vengrove is using the _____ approach to adolescent problems.

Tyler,age 13,has brought alcohol to school on two occasions and has run away from home twice.Tyler's acts are

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues found that anxiety problems in adolescence are linked with

Introduction

Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families

Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Achievement, Work, and Careers

Culture

Filters