Question 1

Many researchers feel that recognition of one's feelings of same-sex attraction begin as early as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many researchers feel that recognition of one's...

Question 2

What percentage of U.S. high school students receive a diploma?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  65% 
C)  90% 
D)  95% 
A)  50% 
B)  65% 
C)  90% 
D)  95%

Question 3

Piaget, through his fourth stage, believed that adolescence is the time when children's main task is to learn which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  To think abstractly 
B)  To use concrete operations in new ways 
C)  Choose an adult career 
D)  Develop peer relationships 
A)  To think abstractly 
B)  To use concrete operations in new ways 
C)  Choose an adult career 
D)  Develop peer relationships

Question 4

Which of the following is true of spermarche?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's onset varies considerably between different ethnic groups. 
B)  It typically occurs between 13 and 14 years of age, but the production of viable sperm does not happen until a few months later. 
C)  It typically occurs between 15 and 16 years of age. 
D)  Viable sperm production usually occurs a few months prior to the first ejaculation. 
A)  It's onset varies considerably between different ethnic groups. 
B)  It typically occurs between 13 and 14 years of age, but the production of viable sperm does not happen until a few months later. 
C)  It typically occurs between 15 and 16 years of age. 
D)  Viable sperm production usually occurs a few months prior to the first ejaculation.

Question 5

What are the major changes that take place in the development of the heart and lungs during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

heart and lungs incr

Question 6

Approximately ________ of teen pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately ________ of teen pregnancies in the...

Question 7

Which of the following statements about sex education programs is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All sex education programs are effective. 
B)  Most sex education programs are effective. 
C)  Most sex education programs are ineffective. 
D)  There is no clear consensus on the effectiveness of sex education programs. 
A)  All sex education programs are effective. 
B)  Most sex education programs are effective. 
C)  Most sex education programs are ineffective. 
D)  There is no clear consensus on the effectiveness of sex education programs.

Question 8

Which of the following may create a developmental pathway for adolescent depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growing up with a depressed parent 
B)  Growing up in a religion that emphasizes traditional gender roles 
C)  Growing up in a low socioeconomic status family 
D)  Having many siblings 
A)  Growing up with a depressed parent 
B)  Growing up in a religion that emphasizes traditional gender roles 
C)  Growing up in a low socioeconomic status family 
D)  Having many siblings

Question 9

Which group of hormones is responsible for the development of the sex organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone in females and estradiol in males 
B)  General growth hormones 
C)  Estrogen in females and testosterone in males 
D)  Thyroid gland hormones 
A)  Testosterone in females and estradiol in males 
B)  General growth hormones 
C)  Estrogen in females and testosterone in males 
D)  Thyroid gland hormones

Question 10

Sylvia, although extremely thin, looks in the mirror and sees excessive body fat. She exercises obsessively and eats very little. Sylvia might be diagnosed as having ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sylvia, although extremely thin, looks in the...

Question 11

Which two illicit substances are the most frequently used by teenagers according to your text?

Accepted Answer

alcohol an

Question 12

Which of the following best defines adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The period between the ages of 10 and 17 
B)  The transition to puberty 
C)  The transitional period between childhood and adulthood 
D)  The transitional period from childhood to teenage-hood 
A)  The period between the ages of 10 and 17 
B)  The transition to puberty 
C)  The transitional period between childhood and adulthood 
D)  The transitional period from childhood to teenage-hood

Question 13

List, in order, from highest to lowest, the three ethnic groups most likely to have had sexual intercourse during their high school years.

Accepted Answer

African American, Hi

Question 14

At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 - 12 and 13 - 15 
B)  12 - 14 and 17 - 18 
C)  13 - 15 and 17 - 18 
D)  13 - 15 and 18 - 20 
A)  11 - 12 and 13 - 15 
B)  12 - 14 and 17 - 18 
C)  13 - 15 and 17 - 18 
D)  13 - 15 and 18 - 20

Question 15

Piaget's concept of ________ enables teens to understand metaphors and symbols.

Accepted Answer

formal ope

Question 16

Which of the following is associated with bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive weight loss 
B)  Cessation of menstration 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Depression 
A)  Excessive weight loss 
B)  Cessation of menstration 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Depression

Question 17

Which of the following factors is likely to contribute to the development of depression among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic factors 
B)  Large family size 
C)  Average self-esteem 
D)  Family responsibilities and chores 
A)  Genetic factors 
B)  Large family size 
C)  Average self-esteem 
D)  Family responsibilities and chores

Question 18

Identify three factors that contribute to dropping out of high school.

Accepted Answer

history of academic

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement regarding obesity and puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity is likely to be positively correlated with early puberty in girls. 
B)  Obesity is likely to positively correlated with early puberty in boys. 
C)  Obesity is likely to cause late onset puberty in boys and girls. 
D)  Obesity is negatively correlated with early puberty in girls. 
A)  Obesity is likely to be positively correlated with early puberty in girls. 
B)  Obesity is likely to positively correlated with early puberty in boys. 
C)  Obesity is likely to cause late onset puberty in boys and girls. 
D)  Obesity is negatively correlated with early puberty in girls.

Question 20

How do girls compare with boys in math skills and achievement?

Accepted Answer

Girls typi

Many researchers feel that recognition of one's feelings of same-sex attraction begin as early as ________.

What percentage of U.S. high school students receive a diploma?

Piaget, through his fourth stage, believed that adolescence is the time when children's main task is to learn which of the following?

Which of the following is true of spermarche?

What are the major changes that take place in the development of the heart and lungs during adolescence?

Approximately ________ of teen pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion.

Which of the following statements about sex education programs is correct?

Which of the following may create a developmental pathway for adolescent depression?

Which group of hormones is responsible for the development of the sex organs?

Sylvia, although extremely thin, looks in the mirror and sees excessive body fat. She exercises obsessively and eats very little. Sylvia might be diagnosed as having ________.

Which two illicit substances are the most frequently used by teenagers according to your text?

Which of the following best defines adolescence?

List, in order, from highest to lowest, the three ethnic groups most likely to have had sexual intercourse during their high school years.

At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur?

Piaget's concept of ________ enables teens to understand metaphors and symbols.

Which of the following is associated with bulimia?

Which of the following factors is likely to contribute to the development of depression among adolescents?

Identify three factors that contribute to dropping out of high school.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding obesity and puberty?

How do girls compare with boys in math skills and achievement?

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Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

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Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Many researchers feel that recognition of one's feelings of same-sex attraction begin as early as ________.

What percentage of U.S. high school students receive a diploma?

Piaget, through his fourth stage, believed that adolescence is the time when children's main task is to learn which of the following?

Which of the following is true of spermarche?

What are the major changes that take place in the development of the heart and lungs during adolescence?

Approximately ________ of teen pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion.

Which of the following statements about sex education programs is correct?

Which of the following may create a developmental pathway for adolescent depression?

Which group of hormones is responsible for the development of the sex organs?

Sylvia, although extremely thin, looks in the mirror and sees excessive body fat. She exercises obsessively and eats very little. Sylvia might be diagnosed as having ________.

Which two illicit substances are the most frequently used by teenagers according to your text?

Which of the following best defines adolescence?

List, in order, from highest to lowest, the three ethnic groups most likely to have had sexual intercourse during their high school years.

At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur?

Piaget's concept of ________ enables teens to understand metaphors and symbols.

Which of the following is associated with bulimia?

Which of the following factors is likely to contribute to the development of depression among adolescents?

Identify three factors that contribute to dropping out of high school.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding obesity and puberty?

How do girls compare with boys in math skills and achievement?

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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