Question 1

Research has shown that, on average, ________ of adolescents skip breakfast and ________ skip lunch.

Accepted Answer

A)  60%; 10% 
B)  60%; 50% 
C)  50%; 50% 
D)  5%; 2% 
A)  60%; 10% 
B)  60%; 50% 
C)  50%; 50% 
D)  5%; 2%

Question 2

The United States has a lower teenage pregnancy rate than England and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Many depressed adolescents

Accepted Answer

A)  benefit from treatment for depression. 
B)  overcome depression with time and hence do not require any treatment. 
C)  do not receive any kind of treatment. 
D)  recover from depression when they talk to their peers. 
A)  benefit from treatment for depression. 
B)  overcome depression with time and hence do not require any treatment. 
C)  do not receive any kind of treatment. 
D)  recover from depression when they talk to their peers.

Question 4

Which of the following parenting practices in Vincenzo's family is associated with the prediction that he is likely to become sexually active later than his peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower income 
B)  poor parental monitoring 
C)  parental approval of early sexual activity 
D)  good relationship with parents 
A)  lower income 
B)  poor parental monitoring 
C)  parental approval of early sexual activity 
D)  good relationship with parents

Question 5

Myelination and synaptogenesis are complete before adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are secondary sex characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  body growth. 
B)  appearance of body hair. 
C)  changes in the voice. 
D)  production of sperm and eggs. 
A)  body growth. 
B)  appearance of body hair. 
C)  changes in the voice. 
D)  production of sperm and eggs.

Question 7

What percentage of fatal crashes involve teenagers?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  8% 
C)  12% 
D)  20% 
A)  2% 
B)  8% 
C)  12% 
D)  20%

Question 8

Data from national surveys indicate that nearly ________ of adolescents have had sex by high school graduation.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  two-thirds 
C)  one-half 
D)  one-fourth 
A)  one-third 
B)  two-thirds 
C)  one-half 
D)  one-fourth

Question 9

Who is most likely to use substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dan, whose parents are harsh in their discipline of him 
B)  Pam, who has a close relationship with her parents 
C)  Cam, who is closely monitored by his parents 
D)  Ben, who has discussed substance use with his parents 
A)  Dan, whose parents are harsh in their discipline of him 
B)  Pam, who has a close relationship with her parents 
C)  Cam, who is closely monitored by his parents 
D)  Ben, who has discussed substance use with his parents

Question 10

Approximately ________ of 12- to 15-year-olds report that they have engaged in oral sex at least once.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 to 18% 
B)  20 to 30% 
C)  40 to 50% 
D)  60 to 70% 
A)  9 to 18% 
B)  20 to 30% 
C)  40 to 50% 
D)  60 to 70%

Question 11

While many teens who are sexually active report using contraception at last intercourse, it is difficult to tell

Accepted Answer

A)  from where they are purchasing the contraception. 
B)  who has taught them to use the contraception. 
C)  if they switch forms of contraception over time. 
D)  whether they use contraception consistently and correctly. 
A)  from where they are purchasing the contraception. 
B)  who has taught them to use the contraception. 
C)  if they switch forms of contraception over time. 
D)  whether they use contraception consistently and correctly.

Question 12

Girls in the United States have always reached menarche earlier than girls in any other country in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sexual maturation occurs approximately four years earlier in boys than in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research has shown that, on average, of adolescents skip breakfast and skip lunch.

The United States has a lower teenage pregnancy rate than England and Canada.

Many depressed adolescents

Which of the following parenting practices in Vincenzo's family is associated with the prediction that he is likely to become sexually active later than his peers?

Myelination and synaptogenesis are complete before adolescence.

All of the following are secondary sex characteristics EXCEPT

What percentage of fatal crashes involve teenagers?

Data from national surveys indicate that nearly ________ of adolescents have had sex by high school graduation.

Who is most likely to use substances?

Approximately ________ of 12- to 15-year-olds report that they have engaged in oral sex at least once.

While many teens who are sexually active report using contraception at last intercourse, it is difficult to tell

Girls in the United States have always reached menarche earlier than girls in any other country in the world.

Sexual maturation occurs approximately four years earlier in boys than in girls.

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Research has shown that, on average, ________ of adolescents skip breakfast and ________ skip lunch.

The United States has a lower teenage pregnancy rate than England and Canada.

Many depressed adolescents

Which of the following parenting practices in Vincenzo's family is associated with the prediction that he is likely to become sexually active later than his peers?

Myelination and synaptogenesis are complete before adolescence.

All of the following are secondary sex characteristics EXCEPT

What percentage of fatal crashes involve teenagers?

Data from national surveys indicate that nearly ________ of adolescents have had sex by high school graduation.

Who is most likely to use substances?

Approximately ________ of 12- to 15-year-olds report that they have engaged in oral sex at least once.

While many teens who are sexually active report using contraception at last intercourse, it is difficult to tell

Girls in the United States have always reached menarche earlier than girls in any other country in the world.

Sexual maturation occurs approximately four years earlier in boys than in girls.

Exploring Child Development

Heredity and the Environment

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers

Socioemotional Development in Infants and Toddlers

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

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Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

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Research has shown that, on average, of adolescents skip breakfast and skip lunch.