Exam 13: Physical Development in Adolescence

Yvonne's parents are becoming concerned. She picks through most of her food at dinner and moves it around on her plate but eats very little. She is also starting to run several miles each morning and refuses to miss a workout. It is most likely that Yvonne has

Which of the following statements regarding teenage pregnancy is FALSE?

According to Dr. Bunnell, which of the following is an effective prevention method for teens at risk for developing an eating disorder?

Patrick is 16 years old and beginning to experience his first growth spurt as an adolescent. This means he is

While GDL laws have been enacted to reduce the frequency of teen vehicle accidents, it is still up to ____________ to monitor teen driving skills and enforce restrictions in accordance with appropriate driving behaviors.

Adolescents who are depressed

In comparing anorexia nervosa to bulimia nervosa, research shows that

Data from CDC surveys of 2011 indicate that 69% of the reported cases of gonorrhea occurred in

Which factor has helped promote a decline in cigarette smoking since the mid-1990s?

Adolescents are less likely to use substances if they

One of the increased risks of skipping meals is that adolescents may eat more snacks. In particular,

Even though adolescents make up only 25 percent of the population of individuals who are sexually active, they account for ________ of all new cases of STDs each year.

Accidents involving teenagers are more likely in all of the following conditions EXCEPT

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted disease?

Many teens perceive themselves as special and invincible. This belief is a _____________ that contributes to poor decision-making and increased risk-taking behavior.

Who is most likely to be going through their peak growth spurt?

Sexual contact due to physical force or psychological coercion that does not necessarily involve penetration is referred to as ________.

The processes of myelination, synaptogenesis, and synaptic pruning are especially evident in which area of the brain?

The HPG axis includes the _________, the pituitary gland, and the gonads.

Approximately how many hours of sleep per night should adolescents get in order to be alert and function well during the day?