Question 1

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by the:

Accepted Answer

A) restriction of food intake. 
B) usage of purgatives and laxatives. 
C) preoccupation with numerous dieting strategies. 
D) preoccupation with increasing one's weight. 
A) restriction of food intake. 
B) usage of purgatives and laxatives. 
C) preoccupation with numerous dieting strategies. 
D) preoccupation with increasing one's weight.

Question 2

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections can be treated with Penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A) Genital herpes 
B) AIDS 
C) Syphilis 
D) Genital warts 
A) Genital herpes 
B) AIDS 
C) Syphilis 
D) Genital warts

Question 3

Which of the following STIs is a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Gonorrhea 
B) Chlamydia 
C) Syphilis 
D) Genital warts 
A) Gonorrhea 
B) Chlamydia 
C) Syphilis 
D) Genital warts

Question 4

Dora's parents and Abby,her sister,have been noticing how Dora has started spending a long time in the bathroom immediately after meals.Dora's sister suspects Dora forces herself into vomiting the food she has just eaten but Dora's mother refuses to believe her daughter has an eating disorder.She proves Abby wrong by pointing to how Dora has always been a healthy eater and eats a good amount during meals.From the information provided in the scenario,we can infer that Dora is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) obese 
B) bulimic 
C) anorexic 
D) phobic 
A) obese 
B) bulimic 
C) anorexic 
D) phobic

Question 5

_____ is a type of estrogen that is associated with breast,uterine,and skeletal development in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) Vasopressin 
B) Oxytocin 
C) Androgen 
D) Etradiol 
A) Vasopressin 
B) Oxytocin 
C) Androgen 
D) Etradiol

Question 6

Explain the role of parents and peers in preventing adolescent drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

Parents play an important role in preven

Question 7

Describe the "storm-and-stress" view of adolescence.Has is it been validated in research on adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
The "storm-a

Question 8

Which of the following is a contextual factor related to sexual risk taking behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Attention problems 
B) Weak self regulation 
C) Lower SES 
D) High risk proneness 
A) Attention problems 
B) Weak self regulation 
C) Lower SES 
D) High risk proneness

Question 9

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections,if untreated,leads to paralysis or even death?

Accepted Answer

A) Genital herpes 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Syphilis 
D) Chlamydia 
A) Genital herpes 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Syphilis 
D) Chlamydia

Question 10

The current profile of sexual activity of U.S.adolescents reveals that by the _____ grade,a majority of adolescents had reported having experienced a sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) ninth 
B) tenth 
C) eleventh 
D) twelfth 
A) ninth 
B) tenth 
C) eleventh 
D) twelfth

Question 11

Define puberty.

Accepted Answer

Puberty is a period of rapid physical ma

Question 12

How do the sex glands,work?

Accepted Answer

The pituitary sends a signal via gonadot

Question 13

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

Accepted Answer

A) thymus,the pineal gland,and the corpus callosum. 
B) hypothalamus,the pituitary gland,and the gonads. 
C) pons,the pineal gland,and the pancreatic system. 
D) reticular formation and the ductal glands. 
A) thymus,the pineal gland,and the corpus callosum. 
B) hypothalamus,the pituitary gland,and the gonads. 
C) pons,the pineal gland,and the pancreatic system. 
D) reticular formation and the ductal glands.

Question 14

The socioemotional changes associated with adolescence involve:

Accepted Answer

A) increased sense of dependence on parents and family. 
B) increased mood swings. 
C) decreased intimacy in friendships and romantic relationships. 
D) reduced conflict and greater sense of agreement and understanding with parents. 
A) increased sense of dependence on parents and family. 
B) increased mood swings. 
C) decreased intimacy in friendships and romantic relationships. 
D) reduced conflict and greater sense of agreement and understanding with parents.

Question 15

Which of the following is true with regard to the prefrontal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A) The prefrontal cortex is the highest level of the frontal lobes involved in reasoning, decision making,and self-control. 
B) The prefrontal cortex is completely developed by the stage of preadolescence. 
C) Research has shown that adolescents may lack the executive functions required to control behavior when experiencing strong emotions. 
D) Research has shown that the amygdala which is the centre of emotion matures substantially after the prefrontal cortex which regulates its functioning. 
A) The prefrontal cortex is the highest level of the frontal lobes involved in reasoning, decision making,and self-control. 
B) The prefrontal cortex is completely developed by the stage of preadolescence. 
C) Research has shown that adolescents may lack the executive functions required to control behavior when experiencing strong emotions. 
D) Research has shown that the amygdala which is the centre of emotion matures substantially after the prefrontal cortex which regulates its functioning.

Question 16

Describe two adolescent eating disorders and the characteristics of individuals with each disorder.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary
* Anorexia ne

Question 17

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

Accepted Answer

A) Binge eating disorder 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Orthorexia nervosa 
D) Trichotillomania 
A) Binge eating disorder 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Orthorexia nervosa 
D) Trichotillomania

Question 18

In the United states,the average age of menarche:

Accepted Answer

A) has increased rapidly over the last century. 
B) has declined significantly since the mid-nineteenth century. 
C) is likely to decrease substantially in the coming decades. 
D) has remained unchanged over the last century expect for a slight increase in the incidence of precocious puberty. 
A) has increased rapidly over the last century. 
B) has declined significantly since the mid-nineteenth century. 
C) is likely to decrease substantially in the coming decades. 
D) has remained unchanged over the last century expect for a slight increase in the incidence of precocious puberty.

Question 19

Eric recently introduced his partner,John,to his friends at a party.Though they were extremely happy together,John grew concerned that Eric often took ill,especially late into the night,and experienced no relief despite the medications for his persistent cough and frequent bouts of fever.John's fears grew even more intense when the doctor recommended that Eric take the Elisa test.From the scenario,we can infer that Eric has been infected by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Genital warts 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Syphilis 
D) AIDS 
A) Genital warts 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Syphilis 
D) AIDS

Question 20

What are the physical changes that occur in females during puberty?

Accepted Answer

First,either the breasts enlarge or pubi

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by the:

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections can be treated with Penicillin?

Which of the following STIs is a viral infection?

_____ is a type of estrogen that is associated with breast,uterine,and skeletal development in girls.

Explain the role of parents and peers in preventing adolescent drug abuse.

Describe the "storm-and-stress" view of adolescence.Has is it been validated in research on adolescents?

Which of the following is a contextual factor related to sexual risk taking behaviour?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections,if untreated,leads to paralysis or even death?

The current profile of sexual activity of U.S.adolescents reveals that by the _____ grade,a majority of adolescents had reported having experienced a sexual intercourse.

Define puberty.

How do the sex glands,work?

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

The socioemotional changes associated with adolescence involve:

Which of the following is true with regard to the prefrontal cortex?

Describe two adolescent eating disorders and the characteristics of individuals with each disorder.

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

In the United states,the average age of menarche:

What are the physical changes that occur in females during puberty?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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Exam 14: Physical Development in Adolescence

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by the:

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections can be treated with Penicillin?

Which of the following STIs is a viral infection?

_____ is a type of estrogen that is associated with breast,uterine,and skeletal development in girls.

Explain the role of parents and peers in preventing adolescent drug abuse.

Describe the "storm-and-stress" view of adolescence.Has is it been validated in research on adolescents?

Which of the following is a contextual factor related to sexual risk taking behaviour?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections,if untreated,leads to paralysis or even death?

The current profile of sexual activity of U.S.adolescents reveals that by the _____ grade,a majority of adolescents had reported having experienced a sexual intercourse.

Define puberty.

How do the sex glands,work?

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

The socioemotional changes associated with adolescence involve:

Which of the following is true with regard to the prefrontal cortex?

Describe two adolescent eating disorders and the characteristics of individuals with each disorder.

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

In the United states,the average age of menarche:

What are the physical changes that occur in females during puberty?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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