Question 1

Teens who have insecure attachments with their parents

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A)  May be more vulnerable to negative peer pressure 
B)  May place a lower value on peer relationships as well 
C)  Tend to move out of the house at an earlier age 
D)  Are more likely to develop healthy relationships with peers 
A)  May be more vulnerable to negative peer pressure 
B)  May place a lower value on peer relationships as well 
C)  Tend to move out of the house at an earlier age 
D)  Are more likely to develop healthy relationships with peers

Question 2

The average age of menarche, or first menstrual cycle is

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A)  17 years old 
B)  15 ½ years old 
C)  12 ½ years old 
D)  11 years old 
A)  17 years old 
B)  15 ½ years old 
C)  12 ½ years old 
D)  11 years old

Question 3

According to the textbook "teens tend to rely on the amygdala for emotional processing, whereas adults use the frontal cortex". This statement means:

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A)  Teens tend to be more impulsive and overreactive than adults and less able to accurately interpret others' emotions 
B)  Teens tend to be less impulsive and but respond with more detail than adults, so they respond more accurately to others' emotions 
C)  Teens tend to be less impulsive and respond more calculatingly than adults, so they come across as cold and uncaring 
D)  Teens tend to be more impulsive and overreactive than adults, meaning they are more able to accurately interpret others' emotions 
A)  Teens tend to be more impulsive and overreactive than adults and less able to accurately interpret others' emotions 
B)  Teens tend to be less impulsive and but respond with more detail than adults, so they respond more accurately to others' emotions 
C)  Teens tend to be less impulsive and respond more calculatingly than adults, so they come across as cold and uncaring 
D)  Teens tend to be more impulsive and overreactive than adults, meaning they are more able to accurately interpret others' emotions

Question 4

Which of the following is associated with cognitive development during adolescence?

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A)  The ability to think about thinking (meta-thought) 
B)  Develop capacity to grapple with complex issues such as morality and spirituality 
C)  Develop capacity to consider multifaceted topics such as right and wrong 
D)  All the above 
A)  The ability to think about thinking (meta-thought) 
B)  Develop capacity to grapple with complex issues such as morality and spirituality 
C)  Develop capacity to consider multifaceted topics such as right and wrong 
D)  All the above

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT part of Kolb's four step learning process?

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A)  Students engage in hands- on learning to gain experience. 
B)  Students spend time in subjective, personal reflection on the experience. 
C)  Students engage in abstract conceptualization by connecting their experiences with larger perspectives provided from theory, research, and other authoritative sources that enable students to reflect on their experiences from an objective perspective. 
D)  Students practice their previous learning in only a simplistic learning environment. 
A)  Students engage in hands- on learning to gain experience. 
B)  Students spend time in subjective, personal reflection on the experience. 
C)  Students engage in abstract conceptualization by connecting their experiences with larger perspectives provided from theory, research, and other authoritative sources that enable students to reflect on their experiences from an objective perspective. 
D)  Students practice their previous learning in only a simplistic learning environment.

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of puberty?

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A)  The development of the uterus and ovaries in girls 
B)  The development of the prostate gland in boys 
C)  Voice changes 
D)  All the above 
A)  The development of the uterus and ovaries in girls 
B)  The development of the prostate gland in boys 
C)  Voice changes 
D)  All the above

Question 7

Discuss the factors associated with adolescent substance abuse.

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Adolescent substance abuse is a complex

Question 8

"People have internalized moral values" refers to which level of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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A)  Preconventional reasoning 
B)  Conventional reasoning 
C)  Postconventional reasoning 
D)  Traditional reasoning 
A)  Preconventional reasoning 
B)  Conventional reasoning 
C)  Postconventional reasoning 
D)  Traditional reasoning

Question 9

Explain the role of race on adopted children, according to the Hamilton, et al. article.

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The Hamilton, et al. article discusses t

Question 10

Even though social workers need to conduct research on issues related to adolescents to gain and disseminate knowledge, there are obvious ethical concerns, including:

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A)  Parents may volunteer their teens for participation in research even though the teens may not fully understand or agree to participate in the research activity 
B)  Whether participants who need consent from guardians to participate in research may not truthfully disclose the nature of their behaviors (for fear the information will get back to the parent/guardian) 
C)  Teen research participants may not accurately disclose information or report behaviors for fear their activities may be reported to the police 
D)  All of the above are ethical concerns 
A)  Parents may volunteer their teens for participation in research even though the teens may not fully understand or agree to participate in the research activity 
B)  Whether participants who need consent from guardians to participate in research may not truthfully disclose the nature of their behaviors (for fear the information will get back to the parent/guardian) 
C)  Teen research participants may not accurately disclose information or report behaviors for fear their activities may be reported to the police 
D)  All of the above are ethical concerns

Question 11

Compare and contrast the Medical Model and Ecological Model as ways to understand personality and emotional development during adolescence.

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The Medical Model and Ecological Model a

Question 12

With regard to the association between hormones and behavior, research indicates

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A)  An association but not causation 
B)  A cause-and-effect relationship 
C)  Inconclusiveness 
D)  All the above 
A)  An association but not causation 
B)  A cause-and-effect relationship 
C)  Inconclusiveness 
D)  All the above

Question 13

Research on sex education indicates abstinence-only programs are:

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A)  Inconclusive 
B)  Not effective 
C)  More effective than comprehensive programs 
D)  More effective with teens who are already sexually active 
A)  Inconclusive 
B)  Not effective 
C)  More effective than comprehensive programs 
D)  More effective with teens who are already sexually active

Question 14

Alicia might be only at level one in Gilligan's theory. She seems to be focused on survival and her own needs. However, it could also be that this kind of focus is "normal" for an adolescent Alicia's age. Which intervention would be appropriate, based on applying Gilligan's theory to Alicia?

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A)  An intervention that centers on the concerns of others such as community service 
B)  Interventions that use family members and peers as supports such as weekly family meetings or peer-led support groups 
C)  Individual counseling combined with family or peer groups that help Alicia transition from selfishness to responsibility 
D)  Individual counseling that shows Alicia how selfish she is 
A)  An intervention that centers on the concerns of others such as community service 
B)  Interventions that use family members and peers as supports such as weekly family meetings or peer-led support groups 
C)  Individual counseling combined with family or peer groups that help Alicia transition from selfishness to responsibility 
D)  Individual counseling that shows Alicia how selfish she is

Question 15

List 3 benefits of using the Strength's perspective to solicit strengths or positives from Alicia.

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The Strengths Perspective is a social wo

Question 16

Compare and contrast Kohlberg's and Gilligan's theories of moral development.

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's theory of moral development i

Question 17

All the following are factors in teens and violence at the mezzo level EXCEPT:

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A)  Family conflict 
B)  Lack of familial support 
C)  Negative peer pressure 
D)  Being male 
A)  Family conflict 
B)  Lack of familial support 
C)  Negative peer pressure 
D)  Being male

Question 18

List and discuss the critiques of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development h

Question 19

Discuss the ethical dilemmas of conducting research with teens.

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Conducting research with teens presents

Question 20

Explain the differences between sexual identity and sexual orientation. Using Piaget's theory to discuss why Alicia might not be understanding her risk of STI's from unprotected sexual partners.

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Sexual identity refers to how an individ

Teens who have insecure attachments with their parents

The average age of menarche, or first menstrual cycle is

According to the textbook "teens tend to rely on the amygdala for emotional processing, whereas adults use the frontal cortex". This statement means:

Which of the following is associated with cognitive development during adolescence?

Which of the following is NOT part of Kolb's four step learning process?

Which of the following is a sign of puberty?

Discuss the factors associated with adolescent substance abuse.

"People have internalized moral values" refers to which level of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Explain the role of race on adopted children, according to the Hamilton, et al. article.

Even though social workers need to conduct research on issues related to adolescents to gain and disseminate knowledge, there are obvious ethical concerns, including:

Compare and contrast the Medical Model and Ecological Model as ways to understand personality and emotional development during adolescence.

With regard to the association between hormones and behavior, research indicates

Research on sex education indicates abstinence-only programs are:

Alicia might be only at level one in Gilligan's theory. She seems to be focused on survival and her own needs. However, it could also be that this kind of focus is "normal" for an adolescent Alicia's age. Which intervention would be appropriate, based on applying Gilligan's theory to Alicia?

List 3 benefits of using the Strength's perspective to solicit strengths or positives from Alicia.

Compare and contrast Kohlberg's and Gilligan's theories of moral development.

All the following are factors in teens and violence at the mezzo level EXCEPT:

List and discuss the critiques of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Discuss the ethical dilemmas of conducting research with teens.

Explain the differences between sexual identity and sexual orientation. Using Piaget's theory to discuss why Alicia might not be understanding her risk of STI's from unprotected sexual partners.

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Exam 9: Development in Adolescence

Teens who have insecure attachments with their parents

The average age of menarche, or first menstrual cycle is

According to the textbook "teens tend to rely on the amygdala for emotional processing, whereas adults use the frontal cortex". This statement means:

Which of the following is associated with cognitive development during adolescence?

Which of the following is NOT part of Kolb's four step learning process?

Which of the following is a sign of puberty?

Discuss the factors associated with adolescent substance abuse.

"People have internalized moral values" refers to which level of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Explain the role of race on adopted children, according to the Hamilton, et al. article.

Even though social workers need to conduct research on issues related to adolescents to gain and disseminate knowledge, there are obvious ethical concerns, including:

Compare and contrast the Medical Model and Ecological Model as ways to understand personality and emotional development during adolescence.

With regard to the association between hormones and behavior, research indicates

Research on sex education indicates abstinence-only programs are:

Alicia might be only at level one in Gilligan's theory. She seems to be focused on survival and her own needs. However, it could also be that this kind of focus is "normal" for an adolescent Alicia's age. Which intervention would be appropriate, based on applying Gilligan's theory to Alicia?

List 3 benefits of using the Strength's perspective to solicit strengths or positives from Alicia.

Compare and contrast Kohlberg's and Gilligan's theories of moral development.

All the following are factors in teens and violence at the mezzo level EXCEPT:

List and discuss the critiques of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Discuss the ethical dilemmas of conducting research with teens.

Explain the differences between sexual identity and sexual orientation. Using Piaget's theory to discuss why Alicia might not be understanding her risk of STI's from unprotected sexual partners.

Human Behavior and the Social Work Profession

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: the Person in the Environment

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Biopsychosocial Dimensions

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Sociocultural Dimensions

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Social Change Dimensions

Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Issues

Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Development in Middle Childhood

Development in Early Adulthood

Development in Middle Adulthood

Development in Late Adulthood

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