Question 1

What impact does child onset of conduct disorder have on criminal behavior later in life?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who experience child-onset o

Question 2

What impact do biological factors have on life-course-persistent antisocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological factors cause contextual factors such as family conflict which influences life-course-persistent antisocial behavior. 
B)  Biological factors such as impulse control are the sole cause of life-course antisocial behavior. 
C)  Life-course-persistent antisocial behavior is not associated with any biological factors. 
D)  Life-course persistent antisocial behavior is associated with factors such as self-regulation that have biological underpinnings. 
A)  Biological factors cause contextual factors such as family conflict which influences life-course-persistent antisocial behavior. 
B)  Biological factors such as impulse control are the sole cause of life-course antisocial behavior. 
C)  Life-course-persistent antisocial behavior is not associated with any biological factors. 
D)  Life-course persistent antisocial behavior is associated with factors such as self-regulation that have biological underpinnings.

Question 3

Kevin has been in trouble ever since he can remember. First with his parents and then with the police starting at age 10 when he would run away and steal from local stores. He frequently vandalized people's homes and his own school. Kevin is at a greater risk for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  status offenses 
B)  life-course-persistent antisocial behavior 
C)  adolescence-limited antisocial behavior 
D)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
A)  status offenses 
B)  life-course-persistent antisocial behavior 
C)  adolescence-limited antisocial behavior 
D)  post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 4

No amount of experimentation with substance use is positively associated with psychosocial health, well-being, and adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What impact does reinforcement have on self-harming behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-harming behaviors are a protective factor for suicide contagion reinforcing the experience. 
B)  Self-harming behaviors provide pain to the individual decreasing the probability that they will happen again. 
C)  Self-harming behaviors provide a reported relief from the anxiety experience and are therefore reinforced. 
D)  Self-harming behaviors are not reinforced by the effect that they cause. 
A)  Self-harming behaviors are a protective factor for suicide contagion reinforcing the experience. 
B)  Self-harming behaviors provide pain to the individual decreasing the probability that they will happen again. 
C)  Self-harming behaviors provide a reported relief from the anxiety experience and are therefore reinforced. 
D)  Self-harming behaviors are not reinforced by the effect that they cause.

Question 6

Adolescents view negative consequences of substance use differently than adults do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Schools who use a positive youth development approach have been associated with higher substance use and more risk-taking behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How is limited amounts of experimentation with drugs and alcohol related to a positive outcome?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents who experiment with drugs an

Question 9

Peter used to be a straight "A" student. He took a lot of pleasure from school and his friends. Lately, he has been getting "F's" and commenting to his friends how nothing matters. He has been listless and very depressed. He has started to drink a lot of alcohol which is uncharacteristic of him. He has been pushing his friends away for several weeks. Suddenly, Peter comes to school very happy. Peter may be at risk for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorder 
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  suicide 
D)  introspection 
A)  conduct disorder 
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  suicide 
D)  introspection

Question 10

Which individual is most at risk for self-harming behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  John has been questioning his sexuality. 
B)  Katya has a lot of issues understanding and expressing her emotions. 
C)  Tucker has a strong sense of self-efficacy. 
D)  Elaine has authoritative parents. 
A)  John has been questioning his sexuality. 
B)  Katya has a lot of issues understanding and expressing her emotions. 
C)  Tucker has a strong sense of self-efficacy. 
D)  Elaine has authoritative parents.

Question 11

Explain the differences in brain function for those adolescents who use alcohol moderately as opposed to their peers who do not use alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Moderate alcohol use in adolescents has

Question 12

Luis' parents always ask him about his day when they sit down to family dinner. They want to make sure that they know Luis' friends and where he is when he goes out. They discuss and support his decisions as he grows into an adult. Even when he makes mistakes, Luis feels that he is supported and loved by his parents. As far as substance and alcohol abuse, Luis' parents relationship with him will ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce his risk 
B)  increase his risk 
C)  reduce his abstention 
D)  have no effect on his alcohol intake 
A)  reduce his risk 
B)  increase his risk 
C)  reduce his abstention 
D)  have no effect on his alcohol intake

Question 13

While many adolescents feel sad, major depressive disorder shows symptoms for several months even years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What impact has been seen with substance use in adolescents with a positive youth development approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent substance use has increased with positive youth development interventions. 
B)  Adolescent substance use has decreased with positive youth development interventions. 
C)  Positive youth development interventions have no association with adolescent substance use. 
D)  Positive youth development interventions have increased some use of substances while decreasing others. 
A)  Adolescent substance use has increased with positive youth development interventions. 
B)  Adolescent substance use has decreased with positive youth development interventions. 
C)  Positive youth development interventions have no association with adolescent substance use. 
D)  Positive youth development interventions have increased some use of substances while decreasing others.

Question 15

An example of self-harming behavior is burning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Connor always loved playing video games with his friends. They played remotely and together whenever they could. For the last month, Connor hasn't been playing at all. He comes home from school and goes up to his room to sleep. In fact, his sleep has increased so much it seems that is all he does. He has been losing a lot of weight due to loss of appetite. He has been feeling worthless and cannot seem to concentrate when he is in school. Connor's parents should have him evaluated for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorder 
B)  post-traumatic disorder 
C)  anxiety 
D)  major depressive disorder 
A)  conduct disorder 
B)  post-traumatic disorder 
C)  anxiety 
D)  major depressive disorder

Question 17

In viewing ethnic differences in arrests, White youth are the least likely to be arrested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which scenario is an intervention at the family level to buffer adolescents at risk for delinquency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kayla's parents have received training in better ways to communicate with her. 
B)  Kayla is learning about her own emotions. 
C)  Kayla is resisting peer pressure. 
D)  Kayla's school is improving teacher-student communication. 
A)  Kayla's parents have received training in better ways to communicate with her. 
B)  Kayla is learning about her own emotions. 
C)  Kayla is resisting peer pressure. 
D)  Kayla's school is improving teacher-student communication.

Question 19

One home context risk factor for delinquency is poor parental monitoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Characteristics of resilience are divided into three competencies for adolescents, including home, school and community, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  explorative 
B)  multisystemic 
C)  bioecological 
D)  individual 
A)  explorative 
B)  multisystemic 
C)  bioecological 
D)  individual

What impact does child onset of conduct disorder have on criminal behavior later in life?

What impact do biological factors have on life-course-persistent antisocial behavior?

Kevin has been in trouble ever since he can remember. First with his parents and then with the police starting at age 10 when he would run away and steal from local stores. He frequently vandalized people's homes and his own school. Kevin is at a greater risk for ______.

No amount of experimentation with substance use is positively associated with psychosocial health, well-being, and adjustment.

What impact does reinforcement have on self-harming behaviors?

Adolescents view negative consequences of substance use differently than adults do.

Schools who use a positive youth development approach have been associated with higher substance use and more risk-taking behaviors.

How is limited amounts of experimentation with drugs and alcohol related to a positive outcome?

Which individual is most at risk for self-harming behaviors?

Explain the differences in brain function for those adolescents who use alcohol moderately as opposed to their peers who do not use alcohol.

While many adolescents feel sad, major depressive disorder shows symptoms for several months even years.

What impact has been seen with substance use in adolescents with a positive youth development approach?

An example of self-harming behavior is burning.

In viewing ethnic differences in arrests, White youth are the least likely to be arrested.

Which scenario is an intervention at the family level to buffer adolescents at risk for delinquency?

One home context risk factor for delinquency is poor parental monitoring.

Characteristics of resilience are divided into three competencies for adolescents, including home, school and community, and ______.

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Exam 12: Socioemotional and Behavioral Problems During Adolescence

What impact does child onset of conduct disorder have on criminal behavior later in life?

What impact do biological factors have on life-course-persistent antisocial behavior?

Kevin has been in trouble ever since he can remember. First with his parents and then with the police starting at age 10 when he would run away and steal from local stores. He frequently vandalized people's homes and his own school. Kevin is at a greater risk for ______.

No amount of experimentation with substance use is positively associated with psychosocial health, well-being, and adjustment.

What impact does reinforcement have on self-harming behaviors?

Adolescents view negative consequences of substance use differently than adults do.

Schools who use a positive youth development approach have been associated with higher substance use and more risk-taking behaviors.

How is limited amounts of experimentation with drugs and alcohol related to a positive outcome?

Which individual is most at risk for self-harming behaviors?

Explain the differences in brain function for those adolescents who use alcohol moderately as opposed to their peers who do not use alcohol.

While many adolescents feel sad, major depressive disorder shows symptoms for several months even years.

What impact has been seen with substance use in adolescents with a positive youth development approach?

An example of self-harming behavior is burning.

In viewing ethnic differences in arrests, White youth are the least likely to be arrested.

Which scenario is an intervention at the family level to buffer adolescents at risk for delinquency?

One home context risk factor for delinquency is poor parental monitoring.

Characteristics of resilience are divided into three competencies for adolescents, including home, school and community, and ______.

Introduction to Adolescent Development

Biological Development

Cognitive Development

Self and Identity

Gender

Sexuality

Morality, Religion, and Values

Family Context

Peer Context

School and Work Contexts

Media and Online Contexts

Filters