Question 1

Individuals who are in the moratorium status tend to be inflexible, view the world in black-and-white, right-and-wrong terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Research shows that many parents ______ their adolescent's sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore 
B)  underestimate 
C)  overestimate 
D)  exaggerate 
A)  ignore 
B)  underestimate 
C)  overestimate 
D)  exaggerate B

Question 3

In early adolescence, cliques tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  established for the purposes of dating. 
B)  characterized by relational aggression. 
C)  sex segregated. 
D)  mixed sex. 
A)  established for the purposes of dating. 
B)  characterized by relational aggression. 
C)  sex segregated. 
D)  mixed sex. C

Question 4

Which of the following statements about gender and ethnic differences in adolescent arrest rates is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differences in arrest rates may be influenced by the tendency for police to arrest and charge low-SES ethnic minority youths. 
B)  Gender and ethnic differences in arrests accurately reflect rates of delinquent activity. 
C)  White adolescent boys and girls actually engage in much higher rates of criminal activity than their ethnic minority peers. 
D)  Overall, white youths are five times more likely than ethnic minority youths to commit crimes, get arrested, and face serious legal repercussions. 
A)  Differences in arrest rates may be influenced by the tendency for police to arrest and charge low-SES ethnic minority youths. 
B)  Gender and ethnic differences in arrests accurately reflect rates of delinquent activity. 
C)  White adolescent boys and girls actually engage in much higher rates of criminal activity than their ethnic minority peers. 
D)  Overall, white youths are five times more likely than ethnic minority youths to commit crimes, get arrested, and face serious legal repercussions.

Question 5

About one in ____ U.S. adolescents experience a STI each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  six 
C)  nine 
D)  12 
A)  three 
B)  six 
C)  nine 
D)  12

Question 6

One half of adolescent pregnancies occur within the first ______ of sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A)  month 
B)  six months 
C)  year 
D)  two years 
A)  month 
B)  six months 
C)  year 
D)  two years

Question 7

______ refers to peer ratings of an adolescent's social status and includes social dominance, influence, and prestige in the peer group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Popularity 
B)  Perceived popularity 
C)  A crowd 
D)  A clique 
A)  Popularity 
B)  Perceived popularity 
C)  A crowd 
D)  A clique

Question 8

Which of the following factors have contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased abortion rates 
B)  Later initiation of sexual activity and increased contraceptive use 
C)  Mandatory sex education programs in both public and private schools 
D)  An increase in abstinence programs in public schools 
A)  Increased abortion rates 
B)  Later initiation of sexual activity and increased contraceptive use 
C)  Mandatory sex education programs in both public and private schools 
D)  An increase in abstinence programs in public schools

Question 9

In one longitudinal study, relational aggression among some best friend dyads was associated with higher ratings of friendship quality six months later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Overall, romantic relationships in adolescence are _____ romantic experiences in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  unrelated to 
B)  continuous with 
C)  inversely related to 
D)  poor predictors of 
A)  unrelated to 
B)  continuous with 
C)  inversely related to 
D)  poor predictors of

Question 11

Dating violence is relatively rare in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements reflects a typical adolescent's self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I am really bad at school, and I'm not into team sports." 
B)  "I am pretty good at math and English, but I have trouble understanding science." 
C)  "I can't think of anything that I'm really good at." 
D)  "I'm good at everything-school, sports, and being popular." 
A)  "I am really bad at school, and I'm not into team sports." 
B)  "I am pretty good at math and English, but I have trouble understanding science." 
C)  "I can't think of anything that I'm really good at." 
D)  "I'm good at everything-school, sports, and being popular."

Question 13

When adolescents feel that their parents are intrusive, they are more likely to self-disclose their thoughts and activities in an effort to gain their parents' trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about parent-adolescent conflict is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parent-adolescent conflict peaks in late adolescence. 
B)  Although conflict is normal, most parents and adolescents remain close. 
C)  Conflict tends to be higher among adolescent boys and their fathers. 
D)  Parent-adolescent conflict often focuses on moral issues, such as sex and substance use. 
A)  Parent-adolescent conflict peaks in late adolescence. 
B)  Although conflict is normal, most parents and adolescents remain close. 
C)  Conflict tends to be higher among adolescent boys and their fathers. 
D)  Parent-adolescent conflict often focuses on moral issues, such as sex and substance use.

Question 15

Bridget and Kale are sisters. Bridget is bisexual and Kale is heterosexual. This example illustrates the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation. 
B)  identity exploration. 
C)  sexual diversity. 
D)  gender orientation. 
A)  sexual orientation. 
B)  identity exploration. 
C)  sexual diversity. 
D)  gender orientation.

Question 16

Adolescent girls who are _______ are more likely to recognize unhealthy relationships, are less likely to be victimized by dating violence, and are more likely to seek help.

Accepted Answer

A)  viewed as popular by their peers 
B)  only allowed to date in groups 
C)  close with their parents 
D)  involved in sports 
A)  viewed as popular by their peers 
B)  only allowed to date in groups 
C)  close with their parents 
D)  involved in sports

Question 17

Suicide is among the top ____ leading causes of death in the United States and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  ten 
A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  ten

Question 18

Which of the following statements about culture and depression is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In all cultures studied, females are twice as likely as males to report feelings of depression. 
B)  In some Western cultures, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with depression. 
C)  In Western cultures, adolescent males and females demonstrate similar rates in depression. By adulthood, the trend reverses. 
D)  Unlike Western cultures, males and females display similar rates of depression in non-Western cultures. 
A)  In all cultures studied, females are twice as likely as males to report feelings of depression. 
B)  In some Western cultures, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with depression. 
C)  In Western cultures, adolescent males and females demonstrate similar rates in depression. By adulthood, the trend reverses. 
D)  Unlike Western cultures, males and females display similar rates of depression in non-Western cultures.

Question 19

Research indicates that fewer than 30% of adolescent fathers maintain consistent contact in their child's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Populars, jocks, nonconformists, and deviants are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender norms 
B)  cliques 
C)  crowds 
D)  identity foreclosure 
A)  gender norms 
B)  cliques 
C)  crowds 
D)  identity foreclosure

Individuals who are in the moratorium status tend to be inflexible, view the world in black-and-white, right-and-wrong terms.

Research shows that many parents ______ their adolescent's sexual activity.

In early adolescence, cliques tend to be:

Which of the following statements about gender and ethnic differences in adolescent arrest rates is true?

About one in ____ U.S. adolescents experience a STI each year.

One half of adolescent pregnancies occur within the first ______ of sexual intercourse.

______ refers to peer ratings of an adolescent's social status and includes social dominance, influence, and prestige in the peer group.

Which of the following factors have contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the U.S.?

In one longitudinal study, relational aggression among some best friend dyads was associated with higher ratings of friendship quality six months later.

Overall, romantic relationships in adolescence are _____ romantic experiences in adulthood.

Dating violence is relatively rare in adolescence.

Which of the following statements reflects a typical adolescent's self-esteem?

When adolescents feel that their parents are intrusive, they are more likely to self-disclose their thoughts and activities in an effort to gain their parents' trust.

Which of the following statements about parent-adolescent conflict is true?

Bridget and Kale are sisters. Bridget is bisexual and Kale is heterosexual. This example illustrates the concept of:

Adolescent girls who are _______ are more likely to recognize unhealthy relationships, are less likely to be victimized by dating violence, and are more likely to seek help.

Suicide is among the top ____ leading causes of death in the United States and Canada.

Which of the following statements about culture and depression is true?

Research indicates that fewer than 30% of adolescent fathers maintain consistent contact in their child's life.

Populars, jocks, nonconformists, and deviants are examples of _____.

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

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The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

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Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Individuals who are in the moratorium status tend to be inflexible, view the world in black-and-white, right-and-wrong terms.

Research shows that many parents ______ their adolescent's sexual activity.

In early adolescence, cliques tend to be:

Which of the following statements about gender and ethnic differences in adolescent arrest rates is true?

About one in ____ U.S. adolescents experience a STI each year.

One half of adolescent pregnancies occur within the first ______ of sexual intercourse.

______ refers to peer ratings of an adolescent's social status and includes social dominance, influence, and prestige in the peer group.

Which of the following factors have contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the U.S.?

In one longitudinal study, relational aggression among some best friend dyads was associated with higher ratings of friendship quality six months later.

Overall, romantic relationships in adolescence are _____ romantic experiences in adulthood.

Dating violence is relatively rare in adolescence.

Which of the following statements reflects a typical adolescent's self-esteem?

When adolescents feel that their parents are intrusive, they are more likely to self-disclose their thoughts and activities in an effort to gain their parents' trust.

Which of the following statements about parent-adolescent conflict is true?

Bridget and Kale are sisters. Bridget is bisexual and Kale is heterosexual. This example illustrates the concept of:

Adolescent girls who are _______ are more likely to recognize unhealthy relationships, are less likely to be victimized by dating violence, and are more likely to seek help.

Suicide is among the top ____ leading causes of death in the United States and Canada.

Which of the following statements about culture and depression is true?

Research indicates that fewer than 30% of adolescent fathers maintain consistent contact in their child's life.

Populars, jocks, nonconformists, and deviants are examples of _____.

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

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