Exam 1: Introduction to Adolescent Development

Cooper has been in serious trouble lately and was just arrested for tagging. At home, he spends most of his time in his room, and when he does come out, he is irritable and disruptive with his parents. Which theorist would deem Cooper's behavior as a normal part of adolescence?

A scientist interested in how memory and cognition change throughout the life span would focus on ______.

How is participant reactivity related to naturalistic observation, and how can it be reduced to produce better results?

Provide an example of how different contexts interact with one another, contexts influence the individual, and the individual influences a context.

Haru is a 15-year-old heterosexual Asian American male from a middle-class family, with parents that are still married. These factors influence both his experiences and his behaviors. This is known as ______.

How is passive consent related to confidentiality when dealing with adolescents in research studies? Give an example of when passive consent should be used.

Compare and contrast G. Stanley Hall's theory of adolescence with the modern understanding of adolescence.

Hunter's English teacher gives a weekly vocabulary quiz. If the students get 100% on the quiz, then they are able to opt out of an additional assignment using the vocabulary. Hunter makes sure to study hard for the quiz so that he will not have any additional homework. This situation exemplifies ______.

Provide an example of an experiment. This example must include at least two groups of participants. You must also identify the dependent and independent variables. Be thorough in discussing your experimental research example.

Which feature of survey questionnaires is meant to protect research participants from judgment and harm?

How are the beneficial consequences of research related to the ethical principle of justice?

All states passed laws making primary and secondary schooling a requirement by 1920.

What inference can be made in understanding marginalization through intersectionality?

A researcher distributed an international survey to mothers about child well-being. A majority of questions on the survey assess child well-being indicators. Once well-being is assessed by the survey instrument, the next group of questions addresses the ______ or the relevant values, ideals, and beliefs about child care.

Andrea has recently gone through a period where she has been contemplating different moral issues. During this reflection time, she has adopted her own sense of where she stands on many issues. She has internalized what she believes is right and wrong. Andrea is exhibiting ______.

Which refers to notifying parents of participation of their adolescent in a study while only requiring them to respond if they do not wish for their adolescent to participate?

Both Dani and Veronica are 24 years old. Dani has her own apartment, has a full-time career, and is in a serious committed relationship. Veronica decided to continue with graduate school before getting a job and is currently living with her parents. She is not dating anyone at the moment. Why is Dani considered to have entered adulthood, while Veronica is still considered to be in the emerging adulthood stage?

Dr. Paloma wants to study the effects of rewards on the behavior of children in their classrooms. Which research design would be recommended for this type of study?

Emerging adulthood is the last stage of adolescence.

Dr. Clarke is conducting research to determine if classical music has a cause-and-effect relationship with relaxation. The research team proceeds to design a(n) ______.