Question 1

A "lost" friendship always results in adjustment difficulties even when it is replaced with a new friendship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What impact has technology had on romantic relationships in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The increase in dating coincides with the increases in social media and video technology. 
B)  The declines in dating coincide with the increases in social media and video technology. 
C)  The increase in dating coincides with the decreases in social media and video technology. 
D)  The declines in dating coincide with the decreases in social media and video technology. 
A)  The increase in dating coincides with the increases in social media and video technology. 
B)  The declines in dating coincide with the increases in social media and video technology. 
C)  The increase in dating coincides with the decreases in social media and video technology. 
D)  The declines in dating coincide with the decreases in social media and video technology.

Question 3

Which concept refers to being well liked and accepted by peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociometric popularity 
B)  perceived popularity 
C)  nonconformist 
D)  dominant 
A)  sociometric popularity 
B)  perceived popularity 
C)  nonconformist 
D)  dominant

Question 4

How do cliques and crowds differ in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A clique is comprised of a small group o

Question 5

Which individual exemplifies being a peer influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Omar pushes his friend Ben to go hiking with him. 
B)  Elizabeth and Jacki enjoy texting each other. 
C)  Mrs. Ramirez watches Nate and Liam whisper in class. 
D)  Jenny talks to Ann at lunch about the student election. 
A)  Omar pushes his friend Ben to go hiking with him. 
B)  Elizabeth and Jacki enjoy texting each other. 
C)  Mrs. Ramirez watches Nate and Liam whisper in class. 
D)  Jenny talks to Ann at lunch about the student election.

Question 6

Which individual is an example of a peer-rejected adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Callie is shy but has a group of friends that she volunteers with. 
B)  Rachel is well liked but achieves her popularity through relational aggression. 
C)  Paul always pushes his way into the group, even when he is not welcome. 
D)  Miguel is thought of as a very smart and kind person. 
A)  Callie is shy but has a group of friends that she volunteers with. 
B)  Rachel is well liked but achieves her popularity through relational aggression. 
C)  Paul always pushes his way into the group, even when he is not welcome. 
D)  Miguel is thought of as a very smart and kind person.

Question 7

Which statement is true of why adolescents date?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents learn to share, be sensitive, and develop intimacy in romantic relationships. 
B)  Adolescents date solely for physical attraction. 
C)  Adolescents date to avoid peer rejection and loneliness. 
D)  Adolescents learn to co-ruminate due to dating relationships. 
A)  Adolescents learn to share, be sensitive, and develop intimacy in romantic relationships. 
B)  Adolescents date solely for physical attraction. 
C)  Adolescents date to avoid peer rejection and loneliness. 
D)  Adolescents learn to co-ruminate due to dating relationships.

Question 8

What impact does similarities between friends have on peer influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents select friends to complement their differences not their similarities so peer influence is at a minimum. 
B)  Friend selection is based upon crowd membership which is conducted by peers decreasing their influence. 
C)  Peer influence is not impacted by the similarities among friendships for either boys or girls. 
D)  Since adolescents select friends due to similarities, the exposure to these friends increases peer influence. 
A)  Adolescents select friends to complement their differences not their similarities so peer influence is at a minimum. 
B)  Friend selection is based upon crowd membership which is conducted by peers decreasing their influence. 
C)  Peer influence is not impacted by the similarities among friendships for either boys or girls. 
D)  Since adolescents select friends due to similarities, the exposure to these friends increases peer influence.

Question 9

Which individual depicts a person more likely to experience peer victimization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ken is shy, socially awkward, and different from his peers. 
B)  John is a good problem solver and conflict manager. 
C)  Jamal gives back to his community as a leader of a fundraiser. 
D)  Hector is well liked and helpful at school. 
A)  Ken is shy, socially awkward, and different from his peers. 
B)  John is a good problem solver and conflict manager. 
C)  Jamal gives back to his community as a leader of a fundraiser. 
D)  Hector is well liked and helpful at school.

Question 10

Explain what a friendship based in homophily looks like.

Accepted Answer

A friendship based in homophily is based

Question 11

Carla, a 13-year-old girl, comes from a disadvantaged home. She lives alone with her mother, but her mother isn't home very much. Carla hit puberty very early and has since attracted the attention from older boys in the neighborhood. She has recently begun to date Jason, a 16-year-old. Carla and Jason spend a lot of time together and have been increasingly physical in their relationship. None of Carla's other friends have begun dating yet. Due to her early dating relative to her friends, Carla is more at risk for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower rate of alcohol abuse 
B)  a higher rate of alcohol abuse 
C)  a higher rate of empathy 
D)  a lower rate of perspective taking 
A)  a lower rate of alcohol abuse 
B)  a higher rate of alcohol abuse 
C)  a higher rate of empathy 
D)  a lower rate of perspective taking

Question 12

Romantic relationships aid in which kind of development for boys?

Accepted Answer

A)  affirmation 
B)  aggression 
C)  intimacy 
D)  dominance 
A)  affirmation 
B)  aggression 
C)  intimacy 
D)  dominance

Question 13

Other-sex friendships do not occur until adolescents begin dating one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Greg and Tiffany, both high school seniors, have been dating for awhile. They have grown very close emotionally. Both have good support systems in their friends. They have each been able to mediate any conflicts with their friends relatively easily. When they have problems though, they do not seem to be able to solve the issues as easily. When Tiffany gets angry with Greg, she tends to walk away and refuse to talk to him about what is bothering her. Tiffany and Greg have a more difficult time resolving conflict due to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  their nonconformist crowd perception 
B)  Tiffany's perceived popularity and Greg's sociometric popularity 
C)  the powerful emotional aspects of their romantic relationship 
D)  the hostility they have for one another most of the time 
A)  their nonconformist crowd perception 
B)  Tiffany's perceived popularity and Greg's sociometric popularity 
C)  the powerful emotional aspects of their romantic relationship 
D)  the hostility they have for one another most of the time

Question 15

What impact does gender have on adolescent friendships?

Accepted Answer

Girls tend to have a few close

Question 16

Which concept is defined as a close knit group of friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  crowd 
B)  clique 
C)  sociometric 
D)  affirmation 
A)  crowd 
B)  clique 
C)  sociometric 
D)  affirmation

Question 17

A large, loose group of people based on similar characteristics, interests, and/or reputation is known as a clique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement is true of prosocial behavior and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents are more likely to volunteer if they believe other students volunteer. 
B)  Adolescents are less likely to volunteer if they think other students volunteer. 
C)  Adolescents engage in prosocial behavior at the bequest of their parents. 
D)  Adolescents engage in prosocial behavior only to avoid peer rejection. 
A)  Adolescents are more likely to volunteer if they believe other students volunteer. 
B)  Adolescents are less likely to volunteer if they think other students volunteer. 
C)  Adolescents engage in prosocial behavior at the bequest of their parents. 
D)  Adolescents engage in prosocial behavior only to avoid peer rejection.

Question 19

Peer victimization is also known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  assertiveness 
B)  bullying 
C)  depression 
D)  discrimination 
A)  assertiveness 
B)  bullying 
C)  depression 
D)  discrimination

Question 20

Which situation is an example of a clique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tony and Arthur are on the soccer team. 
B)  Zion and Miguel both like the same music. 
C)  Tanner and Isaac are usually found together in their free time. 
D)  Michael and Seth attend protests together. 
A)  Tony and Arthur are on the soccer team. 
B)  Zion and Miguel both like the same music. 
C)  Tanner and Isaac are usually found together in their free time. 
D)  Michael and Seth attend protests together.

A "lost" friendship always results in adjustment difficulties even when it is replaced with a new friendship.

What impact has technology had on romantic relationships in adolescence?

Which concept refers to being well liked and accepted by peers?

How do cliques and crowds differ in adolescence?

Which individual exemplifies being a peer influence?

Which individual is an example of a peer-rejected adolescent?

Which statement is true of why adolescents date?

What impact does similarities between friends have on peer influence?

Which individual depicts a person more likely to experience peer victimization?

Explain what a friendship based in homophily looks like.

Romantic relationships aid in which kind of development for boys?

Other-sex friendships do not occur until adolescents begin dating one another.

What impact does gender have on adolescent friendships?

Which concept is defined as a close knit group of friends?

A large, loose group of people based on similar characteristics, interests, and/or reputation is known as a clique.

Which statement is true of prosocial behavior and adolescents?

Peer victimization is also known as ______.

Which situation is an example of a clique?

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Exam 9: Peer Context

A "lost" friendship always results in adjustment difficulties even when it is replaced with a new friendship.

What impact has technology had on romantic relationships in adolescence?

Which concept refers to being well liked and accepted by peers?

How do cliques and crowds differ in adolescence?

Which individual exemplifies being a peer influence?

Which individual is an example of a peer-rejected adolescent?

Which statement is true of why adolescents date?

What impact does similarities between friends have on peer influence?

Which individual depicts a person more likely to experience peer victimization?

Explain what a friendship based in homophily looks like.

Romantic relationships aid in which kind of development for boys?

Other-sex friendships do not occur until adolescents begin dating one another.

What impact does gender have on adolescent friendships?

Which concept is defined as a close knit group of friends?

A large, loose group of people based on similar characteristics, interests, and/or reputation is known as a clique.

Which statement is true of prosocial behavior and adolescents?

Peer victimization is also known as ______.

Which situation is an example of a clique?

Introduction to Adolescent Development

Biological Development

Cognitive Development

Self and Identity

Gender

Sexuality

Morality, Religion, and Values

Family Context

School and Work Contexts

Media and Online Contexts

Socioemotional and Behavioral Problems During Adolescence

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