Exam 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

When considering the issue of euthanasia, Wendell says, "I know that killing is wrong, but I believe that compassion is sometimes more important than the law." This statement suggests that Wendell is thinking at Kohlberg's ____ level.

Which best describes the typical response to body image during puberty?

Describe common causes of death for teens in the United States. Be sure to discuss how ethnicity and illusion of vulnerability each contributes to the way teens die.

The illusion of invulnerability is best demonstrated by

You are the parent of twins, one male and one female, who are entering puberty. Describe to them the primary and secondary sex characteristics that they will each be acquiring over the next few years.

Which statement concerning the timing of puberty in males and females is true?

The defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa involves

Discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of allowing a child or teen to participate in organized sports.

The story of Oskar Schindler provides an interesting personal example of moral development. In Schindler's case, his change in motivation from one of profit to one of saving lives represents a change that Kohlberg would say moves from ____ thinking to ____ thinking.

The phrase "good girl and good boy" is best associated with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral thinking.

Concerning puberty, what is the "off-time hypothesis?"

Orson is 13 years old and classified as overweight. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

Most teenagers achieve adult-like levels of processing speed during adolescence.

Body mass index is based on both weight and height.

In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow.

Menarche is best described as the onset of

Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting

Who would be most likely to have just achieved close to her full adult stature?

If asked to identify where the hormone that causes the maturation of the genitals in females comes from, you should say,

Programs that effectively assist obese children in losing weight tend to