Exam 8: Adolescence

percent of American adolescent girls and of boys believe they weigh too much, even though only 31% of American 10- to 17-year-olds are actually overweight by medical standards.

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In what country will a girl who loses her virginity before marriage be subject to punishment, beatings, or death by her male family members?

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On average, when do girls begin puberty compared to boys?

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Which of the following is a basic aim of the multisystemic approach to combating delinquency for adolescents and young adults?

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_ are small groups of friends who know each other well, do things together, and form a regular social group; in contrast, are larger, reputation-based groups of adolescents who are not necessarily friends and do not necessarily spend much time together.

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Question 5

Which substance over a lifetime is the source of more illness and mortality than all drugs combined?

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Question 6

More than 2,000 years ago, which Greek philosopher observed that youth "are heated by Nature as drunken men by wine"?

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Question 7

You are in class listening to the instructor, but the students on both sides of you are having separate quiet conversations.Even though these conversations are distracting, you are able to maintain your focus and attention on the lecture.What skill are you utilizing?

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Question 8

Wang Shu lives in China and her cousin Hei Ryung lives in South Korea.According to your textbook, which statement is true regarding timing of the girls' menarche?

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Question 9

The source of parent-adolescent conflict is often over the pace of an adolescent's growing __________, the quality of being independent and self-sufficient, capable of thinking for one's self.

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Question 10

What is the name of memory strategies that adolescents use that involve organizing information into coherent patterns such as when reading your textbook, writing a chapter outline or focusing on key terms?

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Question 11

What is being presented when individuals put on a self that they know does not represent what they are actually thinking and feeling?

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Question 12

Adolescents from countries who work are more likely to have disposable income than in countries.

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Question 13

The Piagetian task called the __________ was used to test whether a child had progressed from concrete to formal operations.

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Question 14

What makes adolescents much more self-conscious than they were in childhood?

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Question 15

Give an example of a primary sex characteristic and of a secondary sex characteristic.

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Question 16

Antony is an adolescent who is primarily responsible for taking care of his younger sibling while his parents work.In addition, Antony's household includes not only his parents and siblings but also his grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins as well.Based on this description, Antony is most likely __________.

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Question 17

Which of the following is the last structure of the brain to stop growing and when?

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Question 18

David Gilmore (1990) concluded that, in most cultures, an adolescent boy must demonstrate three capacities before he can be considered a man: __________.

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Question 19

Nearly adolescents are enrolled in secondary school in developed countries.In contrast, only about of adolescents in economically developing countries attend secondary school.

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percent of American adolescent girls and of boys believe they weigh too much, even though only 31% of American 10- to 17-year-olds are actually overweight by medical standards.

In what country will a girl who loses her virginity before marriage be subject to punishment, beatings, or death by her male family members?

On average, when do girls begin puberty compared to boys?

Which of the following is a basic aim of the multisystemic approach to combating delinquency for adolescents and young adults?

_ are small groups of friends who know each other well, do things together, and form a regular social group; in contrast, are larger, reputation-based groups of adolescents who are not necessarily friends and do not necessarily spend much time together.

Which substance over a lifetime is the source of more illness and mortality than all drugs combined?

More than 2,000 years ago, which Greek philosopher observed that youth "are heated by Nature as drunken men by wine"?

You are in class listening to the instructor, but the students on both sides of you are having separate quiet conversations.Even though these conversations are distracting, you are able to maintain your focus and attention on the lecture.What skill are you utilizing?

Wang Shu lives in China and her cousin Hei Ryung lives in South Korea.According to your textbook, which statement is true regarding timing of the girls' menarche?

The source of parent-adolescent conflict is often over the pace of an adolescent's growing __________, the quality of being independent and self-sufficient, capable of thinking for one's self.

What is the name of memory strategies that adolescents use that involve organizing information into coherent patterns such as when reading your textbook, writing a chapter outline or focusing on key terms?

What is being presented when individuals put on a self that they know does not represent what they are actually thinking and feeling?

Adolescents from countries who work are more likely to have disposable income than in countries.

The Piagetian task called the __________ was used to test whether a child had progressed from concrete to formal operations.

What makes adolescents much more self-conscious than they were in childhood?

Give an example of a primary sex characteristic and of a secondary sex characteristic.

Which of the following is the last structure of the brain to stop growing and when?

David Gilmore (1990) concluded that, in most cultures, an adolescent boy must demonstrate three capacities before he can be considered a man: __________.

Nearly adolescents are enrolled in secondary school in developed countries.In contrast, only about of adolescents in economically developing countries attend secondary school.

A Cultural Approach to Human Development

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Child

Infancy

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Exam 8: Adolescence

__________ percent of American adolescent girls and __________ of boys believe they weigh too much, even though only 31% of American 10- to 17-year-olds are actually overweight by medical standards.

In what country will a girl who loses her virginity before marriage be subject to punishment, beatings, or death by her male family members?

On average, when do girls begin puberty compared to boys?

Which of the following is a basic aim of the multisystemic approach to combating delinquency for adolescents and young adults?

___________ are small groups of friends who know each other well, do things together, and form a regular social group; in contrast, __________ are larger, reputation-based groups of adolescents who are not necessarily friends and do not necessarily spend much time together.

Which substance over a lifetime is the source of more illness and mortality than all drugs combined?

More than 2,000 years ago, which Greek philosopher observed that youth "are heated by Nature as drunken men by wine"?

You are in class listening to the instructor, but the students on both sides of you are having separate quiet conversations.Even though these conversations are distracting, you are able to maintain your focus and attention on the lecture.What skill are you utilizing?

Wang Shu lives in China and her cousin Hei Ryung lives in South Korea.According to your textbook, which statement is true regarding timing of the girls' menarche?

The source of parent-adolescent conflict is often over the pace of an adolescent's growing __________, the quality of being independent and self-sufficient, capable of thinking for one's self.

What is the name of memory strategies that adolescents use that involve organizing information into coherent patterns such as when reading your textbook, writing a chapter outline or focusing on key terms?

What is being presented when individuals put on a self that they know does not represent what they are actually thinking and feeling?

Adolescents from __________ countries who work are more likely to have disposable income than in __________ countries.

The Piagetian task called the __________ was used to test whether a child had progressed from concrete to formal operations.

What makes adolescents much more self-conscious than they were in childhood?

Give an example of a primary sex characteristic and of a secondary sex characteristic.

Which of the following is the last structure of the brain to stop growing and when?

David Gilmore (1990) concluded that, in most cultures, an adolescent boy must demonstrate three capacities before he can be considered a man: __________.

Nearly __________ adolescents are enrolled in secondary school in developed countries.In contrast, only about __________ of adolescents in economically developing countries attend secondary school.

A Cultural Approach to Human Development

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Child

Infancy

Toddlerhood

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Emerging Adulthood

Young Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Death and Afterlife Beliefs

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percent of American adolescent girls and of boys believe they weigh too much, even though only 31% of American 10- to 17-year-olds are actually overweight by medical standards.

_ are small groups of friends who know each other well, do things together, and form a regular social group; in contrast, are larger, reputation-based groups of adolescents who are not necessarily friends and do not necessarily spend much time together.

Adolescents from countries who work are more likely to have disposable income than in countries.

Nearly adolescents are enrolled in secondary school in developed countries.In contrast, only about of adolescents in economically developing countries attend secondary school.