Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding adolescent pregnancy in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of teen pregnancies continues to rise. 
B)  Teen pregnancy statistics only account for those under the age of 16. 
C)  The number of unwed teen mothers who eventually wed the babies' fathers has increased over the past four decades. 
D)  The number of births to unmarried teens has increased over the past four decades. 
A)  The number of teen pregnancies continues to rise. 
B)  Teen pregnancy statistics only account for those under the age of 16. 
C)  The number of unwed teen mothers who eventually wed the babies' fathers has increased over the past four decades. 
D)  The number of births to unmarried teens has increased over the past four decades.

Question 2

In the United States, which of the following sexually active groups is most likely to use condoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  White Americans 
C)  Hispanic Americans 
D)  Asian Americans 
A)  African Americans 
B)  White Americans 
C)  Hispanic Americans 
D)  Asian Americans

Question 3

Which of the following best summarizes the research of Brown and Day regarding text learning in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to summarize a text at the age of 18 is not much different than at the age of 13. 
B)  Overall, students in U.S. high schools are unable to summarize and comprehend their reading assignments. 
C)  The ability to summarize a text improves gradually during the second half of adolescence. 
D)  Sixteen-year-olds are likely to use only the first and third rules when writing summaries. 
A)  The ability to summarize a text at the age of 18 is not much different than at the age of 13. 
B)  Overall, students in U.S. high schools are unable to summarize and comprehend their reading assignments. 
C)  The ability to summarize a text improves gradually during the second half of adolescence. 
D)  Sixteen-year-olds are likely to use only the first and third rules when writing summaries.

Question 4

List three glands that contribute to physical growth and development. Identify the hormone which each gland secretes.

Accepted Answer

thyroid secretes thyroxine; ad

Question 5

Explain the differences in formal operational thought between younger and older teens. How does Piaget account for these differences?

Accepted Answer

Younger teens are likely to only focus o

Question 6

Of the following, which would be the LEAST effective strategy for parents who want to prevent children from smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a parental model for non-smoking 
B)  Discuss beliefs about the morality of smoking 
C)  Punish teens who are found to be smoking 
D)  Establish family rules against substance use 
A)  Provide a parental model for non-smoking 
B)  Discuss beliefs about the morality of smoking 
C)  Punish teens who are found to be smoking 
D)  Establish family rules against substance use

Question 7

Jason works out regularly at the gym. He is one of the best players on his soccer team. Jason's goal to be the best on his team is an example of a (n) ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jason works out regularly at the gym....

Question 8

During adolescence, boys are more advanced than girls in which of the following aspects of physical development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attainment of adult height 
B)  Joints of the skeletal system 
C)  Acquisition of fat tissue 
D)  Size of heart and lungs 
A)  Attainment of adult height 
B)  Joints of the skeletal system 
C)  Acquisition of fat tissue 
D)  Size of heart and lungs

Question 9

What is the correlation between risk-seeking behavior and the media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teens who watch more than 40 hours of television per week are more likely to engage in sensation-seeking. 
B)  The correlation between media influences and risk taking is negative. 
C)  Teens who are most strongly influenced by media portrayals of risky behavior are more likely to engage in sensation seeking. 
D)  There is no evidence to correlate media portrayals of risky behavior and sensation-seeking. 
A)  Teens who watch more than 40 hours of television per week are more likely to engage in sensation-seeking. 
B)  The correlation between media influences and risk taking is negative. 
C)  Teens who are most strongly influenced by media portrayals of risky behavior are more likely to engage in sensation seeking. 
D)  There is no evidence to correlate media portrayals of risky behavior and sensation-seeking.

Question 10

Which of the following is a change in primary sex characteristics which takes place during puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth of breasts 
B)  Changing voice pitch 
C)  Growth of pubic hair 
D)  Formation of a uterus 
A)  Growth of breasts 
B)  Changing voice pitch 
C)  Growth of pubic hair 
D)  Formation of a uterus

Question 11

The incidence of illicit drug use among teens was ________ in the 1990s than in the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The incidence of illicit drug use among...

Question 12

Why does your text say that risky behaviors are more common in adolescence than other developmental periods?

Accepted Answer

to gain pe

Question 13

Goals which are based on a desire for self-improvement are referred to as ________ goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Goals which are based on a desire...

Question 14

Which of the following best explains what shapes girls' desire to take advanced math and science classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their own abilities and belief in the acceptability of these subjects for girls 
B)  The encouragement they receive from their parents to pursue these fields 
C)  The encouragement they receive from their teachers to take these courses 
D)  The acceptance they receive from their peers if they choose these types of courses 
A)  Their own abilities and belief in the acceptability of these subjects for girls 
B)  The encouragement they receive from their parents to pursue these fields 
C)  The encouragement they receive from their teachers to take these courses 
D)  The acceptance they receive from their peers if they choose these types of courses

Question 15

How does parenting interact with the timing of puberty to influence sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Early-developing teens with th

Question 16

List three factors that contribute to completed suicide.

Accepted Answer

a triggering stressf

Question 17

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality in identical twins?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20% 
B)  30-40% 
C)  50-60% 
D)  70-80% 
A)  10-20% 
B)  30-40% 
C)  50-60% 
D)  70-80%

Question 18

Why are girls less likely to complete suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more prone to suicidal "faking." 
B)  They lack access to lethal means. 
C)  They tend to use means that are less successful, such as poisoning. 
D)  Fewer girls attempt suicide, so fewer complete. 
A)  They are more prone to suicidal "faking." 
B)  They lack access to lethal means. 
C)  They tend to use means that are less successful, such as poisoning. 
D)  Fewer girls attempt suicide, so fewer complete.

Question 19

Which of the following is the earliest sign of puberty for a female?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menstruation 
B)  Changes in breasts and pubic hair 
C)  Growth spurt 
D)  Development of a mesomorphic body type 
A)  Menstruation 
B)  Changes in breasts and pubic hair 
C)  Growth spurt 
D)  Development of a mesomorphic body type

Question 20

Whenever Jean walks by a mirror or any reflective surface he stops to make sure that his hair looks good and that his clothes look acceptable to his peers. Which principle is at work here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget's theory of centration 
B)  Elkind's theory of the imaginary audience 
C)  Elkind's theory of formal operations 
D)  Piaget's theory of deductive logic 
A)  Piaget's theory of centration 
B)  Elkind's theory of the imaginary audience 
C)  Elkind's theory of formal operations 
D)  Piaget's theory of deductive logic

Which of the following statements is true regarding adolescent pregnancy in the U.S.?

In the United States, which of the following sexually active groups is most likely to use condoms?

Which of the following best summarizes the research of Brown and Day regarding text learning in adolescence?

List three glands that contribute to physical growth and development. Identify the hormone which each gland secretes.

Explain the differences in formal operational thought between younger and older teens. How does Piaget account for these differences?

Of the following, which would be the LEAST effective strategy for parents who want to prevent children from smoking?

Jason works out regularly at the gym. He is one of the best players on his soccer team. Jason's goal to be the best on his team is an example of a (n) ________ goal.

During adolescence, boys are more advanced than girls in which of the following aspects of physical development?

What is the correlation between risk-seeking behavior and the media?

Which of the following is a change in primary sex characteristics which takes place during puberty?

The incidence of illicit drug use among teens was ________ in the 1990s than in the 1970s.

Why does your text say that risky behaviors are more common in adolescence than other developmental periods?

Goals which are based on a desire for self-improvement are referred to as ________ goals.

Which of the following best explains what shapes girls' desire to take advanced math and science classes?

How does parenting interact with the timing of puberty to influence sexual behavior?

List three factors that contribute to completed suicide.

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality in identical twins?

Why are girls less likely to complete suicide?

Which of the following is the earliest sign of puberty for a female?

Whenever Jean walks by a mirror or any reflective surface he stops to make sure that his hair looks good and that his clothes look acceptable to his peers. Which principle is at work here?

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Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which of the following statements is true regarding adolescent pregnancy in the U.S.?

In the United States, which of the following sexually active groups is most likely to use condoms?

Which of the following best summarizes the research of Brown and Day regarding text learning in adolescence?

List three glands that contribute to physical growth and development. Identify the hormone which each gland secretes.

Explain the differences in formal operational thought between younger and older teens. How does Piaget account for these differences?

Of the following, which would be the LEAST effective strategy for parents who want to prevent children from smoking?

Jason works out regularly at the gym. He is one of the best players on his soccer team. Jason's goal to be the best on his team is an example of a (n) ________ goal.

During adolescence, boys are more advanced than girls in which of the following aspects of physical development?

What is the correlation between risk-seeking behavior and the media?

Which of the following is a change in primary sex characteristics which takes place during puberty?

The incidence of illicit drug use among teens was ________ in the 1990s than in the 1970s.

Why does your text say that risky behaviors are more common in adolescence than other developmental periods?

Goals which are based on a desire for self-improvement are referred to as ________ goals.

Which of the following best explains what shapes girls' desire to take advanced math and science classes?

How does parenting interact with the timing of puberty to influence sexual behavior?

List three factors that contribute to completed suicide.

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality in identical twins?

Why are girls less likely to complete suicide?

Which of the following is the earliest sign of puberty for a female?

Whenever Jean walks by a mirror or any reflective surface he stops to make sure that his hair looks good and that his clothes look acceptable to his peers. Which principle is at work here?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death Dying and Bereavement

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