Exam 13: Physical Development in Adolescence

In addition to the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, there is also evidence that new neurons are formed throughout adolescence and into adulthood in areas such as the ___________, which is heavily involved in storing memory of facts and relations between places and events.

Sixteen-year-old Johnny is having difficulty getting to sleep at night. He tries to fall asleep but doesn't feel tired. This is most likely an example of

The substances alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are often referred to as ________.

The ____________ include the testicles and ovaries, that is, organs that are needed for reproduction.

Sixteen-year-old Bill was diagnosed and treated a few months ago for a kidney infection; however, he is still having painful symptoms. Bill may have been misdiagnosed and, in fact, have the sexually transmitted disease called

The methods used to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases are called ________.

Tina hates to walk past the senior hallway after lunch because she has to pass a group of guys who are always taunting her, trying to grab her, and making very explicit sexual requests of her. Tina is most likely experiencing

Which of the following statements is true about the gateway theory of drug use?

Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of depression is FALSE?

Each year, almost ____________ U.S. teenage girls become pregnant.

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning early-maturing girls?

Which of the following countries has the highest teenage pregnancy rate?

All of the following are factors related to earlier sexual activity during adolescence EXCEPT

In males, what is the first noticeable change during puberty?

What factor is the strongest predictor of teenage substance use?

A rapid increase in the number of neural connections during adolescence is called ________.

Since the 1980s, sex education programs have shifted from the abstinence-only approach to mainly teaching about contraception.

Which ethnic group tends to start menstruation earlier than other ethnicities?

Compared to adults, adolescents have more activity in their amygdala when asked to process emotional information.

Eating disorders have a higher mortality rate than any other psychiatric illness.