Question 1

Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Who is most likely to suffer the most negative psychological consequences as a result of the timing maturation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herman, an early-maturing male 
B)  Lilly, an early-maturing female 
C)  Marilyn, a late-maturing female 
D)  Eddie, a late-maturing male 
A)  Herman, an early-maturing male 
B)  Lilly, an early-maturing female 
C)  Marilyn, a late-maturing female 
D)  Eddie, a late-maturing male

Question 3

Roscoe is a 13-year-old who is currently experiencing puberty. During the past few months, his testes have released a small amount of estrogen. What is the most likely outcome of this hormonal activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roscoe will begin to ovulate. 
B)  Roscoe will begin to have enlarged testicles. 
C)  Roscoe will begin to experience some breast development. 
D)  Roscoe will show no impact because testes are incapable of producing estrogen. 
A)  Roscoe will begin to ovulate. 
B)  Roscoe will begin to have enlarged testicles. 
C)  Roscoe will begin to experience some breast development. 
D)  Roscoe will show no impact because testes are incapable of producing estrogen.

Question 4

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen is found only in females, and androgens are found only in males. 
B)  Estrogen is found only in males, and androgens are found only in females. 
C)  During puberty, estrogen and androgens are released at the same levels in adolescent males and females. 
D)  During puberty, estrogen and androgens are released at different levels in adolescent males and females. 
A)  Estrogen is found only in females, and androgens are found only in males. 
B)  Estrogen is found only in males, and androgens are found only in females. 
C)  During puberty, estrogen and androgens are released at the same levels in adolescent males and females. 
D)  During puberty, estrogen and androgens are released at different levels in adolescent males and females.

Question 5

During an ad _____ argument, the individual making a claim is attacked.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During an ad _____ argument, the individual...

Question 6

Which of the following factors seems to be most involved in timing of menarche in many industrialized nations over the past 150 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parenting skills 
B)  Nutrition 
C)  Education 
D)  Genetics 
A)  Parenting skills 
B)  Nutrition 
C)  Education 
D)  Genetics

Question 7

Concerning weight, the abbreviation BMI stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  base metabolic indices. 
B)  body metabolic indices. 
C)  base mass index. 
D)  body mass index. 
A)  base metabolic indices. 
B)  body metabolic indices. 
C)  base mass index. 
D)  body mass index.

Question 8

Eighteen-year-olds appear to be significantly better problem solvers than eight-year-olds. Please describe some of the key advances in cognition that underlie this improvement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eighteen-year-olds appear to be significantly better problem...

Question 9

The adjusted ratio of weight to height is known by the abbreviation _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The adjusted ratio of weight to height...

Question 10

You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Everyone knows that it is Tiger Woods." 
B)  "You just like Tiger Woods because you do not know how to golf." 
C)  "I think that the winner of the last big tournament is the best." 
D)  "I am right, you are wrong, end of story!" 
A)  "Everyone knows that it is Tiger Woods." 
B)  "You just like Tiger Woods because you do not know how to golf." 
C)  "I think that the winner of the last big tournament is the best." 
D)  "I am right, you are wrong, end of story!"

Question 11

Ad populum arguments involve a claim that something must be true because most people believe it to be true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How many of the following children would be classified as overweight: Alan, who is in the upper 20 percent for weight for his height; Erin, who is in the upper 10 percent for weight for her height; Tim, who is in the upper 5 percent for weight for his height; and/or Toni, who is in the upper 2 percent for weight for her height?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 13

About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20

Question 14

You are reviewing a research article with the title, "Women and the drive to care for others." Who is the most likely author of this material?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kohlberg 
B)  Piaget 
C)  Gilligan 
D)  Bandura 
A)  Kohlberg 
B)  Piaget 
C)  Gilligan 
D)  Bandura

Question 15

If you were asked to develop an effective prevention program concerning eating disorders in teens, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  utilize psychoactive medication. 
B)  avoid teaching about specific diets. 
C)  create a highly structured environment in which the teens have little personal input. 
D)  teach the importance of resisting the social pressure to be thin. 
A)  utilize psychoactive medication. 
B)  avoid teaching about specific diets. 
C)  create a highly structured environment in which the teens have little personal input. 
D)  teach the importance of resisting the social pressure to be thin.

Question 16

According to Kohlberg,

Accepted Answer

A)  there is only one correct response to any moral dilemma. 
B)  religious arguments concerning moral issues are the strongest. 
C)  the reason underlying a moral decision is more important than the action taken. 
D)  moral reasoning is too complex to be accurately assessed. 
A)  there is only one correct response to any moral dilemma. 
B)  religious arguments concerning moral issues are the strongest. 
C)  the reason underlying a moral decision is more important than the action taken. 
D)  moral reasoning is too complex to be accurately assessed.

Question 17

The first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-laden material is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-laden material...

Question 18

Research using "Ben's dilemma" involving his attempt to get a loan to help him get to a wedding provided evidence that

Accepted Answer

A)  females are more helpful than males. 
B)  people will loan time but not money. 
C)  most moral decisions are based on the desire to care for others. 
D)  moral reasoning is influenced by culture. 
A)  females are more helpful than males. 
B)  people will loan time but not money. 
C)  most moral decisions are based on the desire to care for others. 
D)  moral reasoning is influenced by culture.

Question 19

In the United States, the most popular participation sport for adolescent boys is ____ and the most popular participation sport for girls is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  football; basketball 
B)  basketball; basketball 
C)  baseball; track and field 
D)  football; track and field 
A)  football; basketball 
B)  basketball; basketball 
C)  baseball; track and field 
D)  football; track and field

Question 20

Which best describes the "paternal investment theory" of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to delay its onset. 
B)  Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to accelerate its onset. 
C)  Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to delay its onset. 
D)  Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to accelerate its onset. 
A)  Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to delay its onset. 
B)  Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to accelerate its onset. 
C)  Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to delay its onset. 
D)  Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to accelerate its onset.

Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males.

Who is most likely to suffer the most negative psychological consequences as a result of the timing maturation?

Roscoe is a 13-year-old who is currently experiencing puberty. During the past few months, his testes have released a small amount of estrogen. What is the most likely outcome of this hormonal activity?

Which statement is true?

During an ad _____ argument, the individual making a claim is attacked.

Which of the following factors seems to be most involved in timing of menarche in many industrialized nations over the past 150 years?

Concerning weight, the abbreviation BMI stands for

Eighteen-year-olds appear to be significantly better problem solvers than eight-year-olds. Please describe some of the key advances in cognition that underlie this improvement.

The adjusted ratio of weight to height is known by the abbreviation _____.

You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument?

Ad populum arguments involve a claim that something must be true because most people believe it to be true.

About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

You are reviewing a research article with the title, "Women and the drive to care for others." Who is the most likely author of this material?

If you were asked to develop an effective prevention program concerning eating disorders in teens, you should

According to Kohlberg,

The first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-laden material is called _____.

Research using "Ben's dilemma" involving his attempt to get a loan to help him get to a wedding provided evidence that

In the United States, the most popular participation sport for adolescent boys is and the most popular participation sport for girls is .

Which best describes the "paternal investment theory" of puberty?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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

Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males.

Who is most likely to suffer the most negative psychological consequences as a result of the timing maturation?

Roscoe is a 13-year-old who is currently experiencing puberty. During the past few months, his testes have released a small amount of estrogen. What is the most likely outcome of this hormonal activity?

Which statement is true?

During an ad _____ argument, the individual making a claim is attacked.

Which of the following factors seems to be most involved in timing of menarche in many industrialized nations over the past 150 years?

Concerning weight, the abbreviation BMI stands for

Eighteen-year-olds appear to be significantly better problem solvers than eight-year-olds. Please describe some of the key advances in cognition that underlie this improvement.

The adjusted ratio of weight to height is known by the abbreviation _____.

You and a friend argue over who is the best golfer in the world. Which of your responses would represent an ad hominem argument?

Ad populum arguments involve a claim that something must be true because most people believe it to be true.

About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

You are reviewing a research article with the title, "Women and the drive to care for others." Who is the most likely author of this material?

If you were asked to develop an effective prevention program concerning eating disorders in teens, you should

According to Kohlberg,

The first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-laden material is called _____.

Research using "Ben's dilemma" involving his attempt to get a loan to help him get to a wedding provided evidence that

In the United States, the most popular participation sport for adolescent boys is ____ and the most popular participation sport for girls is ____.

Which best describes the "paternal investment theory" of puberty?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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In the United States, the most popular participation sport for adolescent boys is and the most popular participation sport for girls is .